The Miami Heat (33-20) are back to their winning ways after a short losing streak and will seek to leapfrog the idle Chicago Bulls in the standings with a win tonight against the host Charlotte Hornets (28-25).
Currently just a half game behind the Bulls, Miami has Kyle Lowry back and should have the same complete starting lineup they featured against the San Antonio Spurs, though Jimmy Butler is listed as probable with a toe injury and PJ Tucker is questionable with a knee issue. Lowry is still working his way into NBA shape after just one game back from a lengthy absence from the team and may not play his usual amount of minutes.