Heat Blow By Hornets

     It was Dwyane Wade Night at Kaseya Center as the Miami Heat dominated the Charlotte Hornets 104-87 on Sunday night. Wade was honored during a Basketball Hall of Fame halftime ceremony. Pat Riley announced that a statue of Dwyane Wade would be placed outside the arena in the fall of 2024. 

     The Heat have won a team-record 22 consecutive home games against Southeast Division opponents. The streak began versus the Orlando Magic on March 11,2021. 

     Miami(23-16) went on a 18-10 spurt at the end of the frame and had a 26-16 lead after one quarter. Jaime Jacquez Jr. had his most productive quarter in his rookie season as he scored 15 of the Heat's first 26 points. The Heat expanded the gap to 20 points during the second quarter and led 52-31 at halftime. 

     Charlotte(8-29) had a 19-11 run to begin the second half and trailed 77-61 at the end of the third quarter. Miami stayed out way ahead of the Hornets during the final quarter. 

     Bam Adebayo compiled a double-double of 24 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Heat. Jacquez left the contest with an injury and had 15 points. Tyler Herro dropped in 21 points and Duncan Robinson placed in 19 points.