nba Game Recap
Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets Wrap - Miami Wins 114-106
Charlotte was scorched by Jimmy Butler for 26 points as the Heat defeated the Hornets 114-106 in NBA action on Saturday.
Miami won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 222.5.
Miami got 22 points from Tyler Herro and another 19 points from Terry Rozier. Jimmy Butler contributed 8 assists, while Bam Adebayo cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Charlotte got 27 points from LaMelo Ball in a losing cause and another 16 points from Miles Bridges. LaMelo Ball contributed 7 assists for the Hornets, while Nick Richards had 12 rebounds.
Miami led at halftime, 56-48.
Charlotte had a 46-43 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Miami heads into a battle against the Pistons. Charlotte, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.