Final (regular season): Miami Heat 114, Charlotte Hornets 106. Scoring by quarter: Q1 MIA 23-23 CHA; Q2 MIA 33-25 CHA; Q3 MIA 27-24 CHA; Q4 MIA 31-34 CHA.
Top performers (box score): LaMelo Ball (CHA) 27 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 threes on 9-of-22 shooting; Jimmy Butler (MIA) 26 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 threes on 7-of-15 shooting; Tyler Herro (MIA) 22 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 threes on 7-of-15 shooting; Terry Rozier (MIA) 19 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 threes on 7-of-12 shooting; Miles Bridges (CHA) 16 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 threes on 6-of-14 shooting.