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HornetsThe Charlotte Hornets beat the Miami Heat 115-110 on Saturday, October 24, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC.
The Hornets led 66-58 at halftime. They did the most damage in the third quarter, winning it 30-17.
Top performers
Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 34 points on 10-of-29 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 8 rebounds. Dennis Schroder added 25 points and 6 rebounds. For the Heat, Davion Mitchell had 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 10 assists. Bam Adebayo added 20 points and 8 rebounds.
Double-double: Davion Mitchell (22 points and 10 assists).
- Brandon Miller (CHA): 34 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 10-29 FG, 36 MIN
- Dennis Schroder (CHA): 25 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 8-18 FG, 38 MIN
- Naz Reid (CHA): 23 PTS, 9 REB, 0 AST, 9-16 FG, 37 MIN
- Davion Mitchell (MIA): 22 PTS, 1 REB, 10 AST, 8-13 FG, 37 MIN
- Bam Adebayo (MIA): 20 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 7-17 FG, 39 MIN
- Grayson Allen (CHA): 20 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST, 6-12 FG, 34 MIN
Context
The Hornets improved to 2-1, while the Heat fell to 0-3, their third loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Hornets visit the Suns on Thursday, Nov 12; the Heat host the Cavaliers on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 19,611 at Spectrum Center. Officials: James Williams, Simone Jelks and Natalie Sago.