Charlotte Hornets chase fourth straight win over Miami Heat
Miami Heat meet Charlotte Hornets at Kaseya Center, Monday 10:00am (NBA). Miami Heat have won 34 of the 57 meetings with Charlotte Hornets since 2001.
The big picture
Miami Heat come in 18th on the ladder; Charlotte Hornets are 21st. Miami Heat have the higher position to protect.
Miami Heat are 3–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 116 points for and 122.6 against.
Charlotte Hornets are 3–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 96.3 points for and 110.2 against.
Form
Miami Heat have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Golden State Warriors 100–120.
Charlotte Hornets have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Celtics 80–119.
Charlotte Hornets have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 57 times on our records since 2001: Miami Heat 34, Charlotte Hornets 23.
Last time out (2026-27), Charlotte Hornets won 115–110 at Spectrum Center.
Charlotte Hornets have won the last three against Miami Heat.
Biggest margin between these two: Miami Heat by 33 points in 2015-16 (106–73).
Players to watch
For Miami Heat, watch Giannis Antetokounmpo (27.3 points a game, 114 rebounds in 2026-27) and Bam Adebayo (18.6 points a game, 76 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Charlotte Hornets, watch Brandon Miller (20.6 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Naz Reid (16.6 points a game, 81 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Kaseya Center
Miami Heat have won 11 of their last 19 at Kaseya Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Miami Heat go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
