The Charlotte Hornets (10-17) were defeated by the Miami Heat (13-14) as they lost their second straight game after beating the Thunder in OKC. Charlotte’s now dropped nine of their last 11 games. Miami had seven players score in double-figures as they held off the Hornets who made a late push in the fourth quarter.
Cody Zeller missed his fifth consecutive game as he continues to recover from surgery on a torn meniscus. Kemba Walker suffered a left wrist strain in the second quarter and left the game. He did return for the second half and played the rest of the game with his wrist heavily taped.