March 6, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) passes the defense of Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) and guard Brandon Miller (24) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Image. Tyler Herro hit eight 3-pointers and scored 33 points as the visiting Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets 128-120 in a close contest between two of the NBA’s hottest teams last Friday night.
Herro, who also contributed nine rebounds and nine assists, led Miami’s perimeter attack, going 8-for-10 from beyond the arc, including 18 3-pointers. The Hornets made 19 3-pointers.
Bam Adebayo had 24 points and 12 rebounds as the Heat won their fourth straight game. Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 21 points off the bench and Davion Mitchell provided 13 points.
The Hornets’ six-game winning streak ended despite 27 points from Kon Knueppel, 22 from Brandon Miller and 21 from LaMelo Ball. Knueppel hit six 3-pointers and Ball made five. Coby White had 13 points off the bench, while Grant Williams and Miles Bridges each added 12 points.
In a game where both teams produced similar statistics, neither team led by more than six points through the first three quarters. However, some ball-handling issues hurt the Hornets, resulting in 13 turnovers.
The Hornets led 108-106 before Adebayo’s tying goal and Herro’s go-ahead 3-pointer gave the Heat a 115-108 lead. Herro hit another three for a 118-111 advantage.
Charlotte got within 124-120 with about a minute left in the game, but again failed to convert.
Moussa Diabate grabbed 14 rebounds and Miller had 13 boards for the Hornets.
Charlotte came into the game on a six-game winning streak, each win coming by more than 15 points, the second-longest winning streak in NBA history.
The Heat played without Andrew Wiggins, who was sidelined with a knee injury. Miami’s top scorer, Norman Powell, has been out for more than a week with a groin injury.
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