Heat Snap Hornets’ Winning Streak with 128-120 Victory

Charlotte, N.C. – The Miami Heat defeated the Charlotte Hornets 128-120 on Friday night, ending Charlotte’s six-game winning streak. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 35 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, shooting 8-for-10 from the 3-point line.

Game Recap

The Heat’s victory improves their record to 35-29, although the Hornets fall to 32-32. Herro’s performance was crucial, with a 3-pointer breaking a 108-all tie with 7:06 remaining in the game. This sparked a 9-0 run for Miami, effectively sealing the win. Bam Adebayo contributed 24 points and 12 rebounds, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. Added 21 points off the bench. Miami shot 47% from beyond the arc, going 18-for-38 on 3-pointers.

Key Performances

• Tyler Herro (Heat): 35 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, 8-for-10 from 3-point range
• Bam Adebayo (Heat): 24 points, 12 rebounds
• Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Heat): 21 points
• Kon Knueppel (Hornets): 27 points, 6-for-10 from 3-point range
• Brandon Miller (Hornets): 22 points, 13 rebounds
• LaMelo Ball (Hornets): 21 points (7-for-22 field goals)

Hornets’ Streak Ends

Charlotte’s six-game winning streak, during which all victories were by 15 or more points, tied the 2017-18 Golden State Warriors for the second-longest such streak in NBA history. Despite the loss, the Hornets still hold a franchise-record 10-game winning streak on the road, which they will attempt to extend in their next game against the Phoenix Suns.

Looking Ahead

The Heat will host the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. The Hornets will travel to Phoenix to begin a four-game road trip on Sunday.

Previous Matchup

The first meeting between the teams in four months highlighted the Hornets’ improvement. Miami previously defeated Charlotte 126-108 on November 7, setting a franchise record with 53 points in the first quarter.

Source: ESPN