Heat Handle Hornets

     The Miami Heat got a 121-111 victory over the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Sunday night. The Heat have won three straight contests and four of their last five games. 

     Miami(35-30) had a 35-32 advantage after one quarter and led 65-58 at halftime. Charlotte(31-33) trailed by even more 100-80 at the end of three quarters. 

     Bam Adebayo compiled a double-double of 20 points and 10 assists for Miami. Kendrick Nunn poured in 19 points and Goran Dragic added 18 points. Jimmy Butler put together 18 points, eight assists and eight rebounds. 

     The Hornets were led by P,J. Washington with a game-high 21 points. Miles Bridges dropped in 15 points. LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier both scored 14 points each.