Heat Sweep By Hornets

     It was Tim Hardaway Night as the Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-115 at FTX Arean on Saturday night. It was the second time in three days that both teams met at the same venue with the Heat victorious in both contests. 

     Miami(6-7) held a 34-33 edge at the end of the first quarter. Charlotte(3-11) had a slight 59-57 by halftime. The Heat went on a 31-13 as the start of the second half and had a commanding 102-84 lead after three quarters. 

     Max Strus dropped in a game-high 31 points and Jimmy Butler added 20 points, eight assists and seven rebounds for the Heat. Two players from Miami had double-doubles with Bam Adebayo getting 24 points and 15 rebounds while Kyle Lowry chalked up 12 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds. Terry Rozier the Hornets with a team-high 22 points.