The Charlotte Hornets (15-48) are set to face off against the Miami Heat (29-34) on Monday, March 10, 5:30 PM PST, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. This game features two teams looking to improve their standings and end the season on a positive note.
Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets have had a challenging season, currently sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a narrow 105-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, which snapped a nine-game losing streak. Key players for the Hornets include:
Miles Bridges: Leading the team with 20.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Bridges has been a consistent offensive threat for the Hornets.
Josh Green: Averaging 7.4 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. Green has been a reliable scorer and playmaker for the Hornets.
Moussa Diabate: Contributing 16 points and 15 rebounds in their recent win against the Nets. Diabate has shown promise and continues to develop his game.
In their last game against the Nets, Miles Bridges led the team with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. Moussa Diabate had a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds, while Nick Smith Jr. and Damion Baugh contributed 19 and 14 points, respectively.
Miami Heat
The Heat have also had a challenging season, currently sitting in the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference. They are looking to bounce back after a 114-109 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Key players for the Heat include:
Tyler Herro: Leading the team with 21.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. Herro has been a consistent offensive force for the Heat.
Bam Adebayo: Averaging 17.7 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. Adebayo has been a key player in the Heat’s recent success.
Andrew Wiggins: Contributing 22 points in their recent game against the Bulls. Wiggins has been a reliable scorer and playmaker for the Heat.
In their last game against the Bulls, Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins each scored 22 points, while Tyler Herro added 21 points. The Heat led 89-78 at the end of the third quarter but were outscored 36-20 in the final quarter, resulting in a loss.
Game Insights
Points/Game: The Hornets averaging 101.2 points per game, while the Heat are averaging 111.3 points.
Rebounds/Game: The Hornets are averaging 46.6 rebounds per game, while the Heat are averaging 41.8 rebounds.
Field Goal Percentage: The Hornets have shot at a 40.8% rate from the field this season, while the Heat have shot at a 47.7% rate.
Injuries
Hornets: Brandon Miller (wrist), Grant Williams (knee), and Tre Mann (back) are out for the season. LaMelo Ball (ankle), Mark Williams (foot), and Jusuf Nurkic (back) are listed as day-to-day. Josh Okogie (hamstring) remains sidelined.
Heat: Haywood Highsmith, Alec Burks, and Duncan Robinson are questionable. The Heat are also dealing with fatigue issues, as noted by head coach Erik Spoelstra.
Charlotte Hornets 216.5
Miami Heat – 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, March 9, 2025
