Brief
Heat fall to Hornets 115-110, start season 0-3
The Heat slipped to a 0-3 record after a road loss to Charlotte, with Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring just 14 points.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Miami Heat fell 115-110 to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, marking the franchise's first 0-3 start in 19 seasons, according to Bleacher Report.
What happened
Miami entered the game as a 3.5‑point favorite but trailed by 21 points entering the fourth quarter. A 25‑4 run tied the game at 100, yet Charlotte sealed the win with late big shots. Four Hornets scored 20 or more points, led by Brandon Miller’s 34.
What the report adds
Bleacher Report notes that the Heat added two‑time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason, but he managed only 14 points on 4‑of‑11 shooting in 25 minutes and fouled out. The Heat have shot 30.3% from three and allow 124.6 points per game, the league’s second‑most.
What was said
Analysts quoted in the article say Miami must improve offensively and defensively, and the team hopes to earn its first win on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Key facts
- Heat lost to Hornets 115-110, dropping to 0-3 (bleacherreport.com)
- Brandon Miller scored 34 points for Charlotte (bleacherreport.com)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 14 points on 4-of-11 shooting (bleacherreport.com)
- Heat have shot 30.3% from three and allow 124.6 points per game (bleacherreport.com)
Sources
- [1] bleacherreport.com — originally reported as “Heat Lose to Hornets as NBA Fans Rip 0-3 Start, Box Score Stats, Highlights for Giannis, Top Players”
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