Hornets vs Heat: Miller vs Herro Showdown

0:00It's March 6th, here's your NBA news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Charlotte Hornets host the Miami Heat this Friday evening at Spectrum Center and a key Eastern Conference matchup. Charlotte has been one of the top teams over the last two months, but they carry a long history of tough losses against Miami spanning two decades. A win could boost their climb in the standings before a fired up home crowd. He plays at a blistering pace, ranking second in the league for transition possessions at 18.1% of their offense. They thrive off turnovers, scoring top 10 points per 100 possessions from opponent's mistakes. Charlotte must keep the ball secure after posting their lowest turnover rate of the season in Boston this week. Hornets fans remember painful moments like Tyler Harrell's big game against them last November. Now, Harrell steps up as Miami's main score, without Norman Powell, hitting over 20 points in three of their last four games while shooting over. 50% inside the arc.

1:01Charlotte's Brandon Miller counters as their top option on fire from three at 41% since January on solid volume. He's expanding his half-core game against Harrell, who struggles defensively, giving Miller a chance to shine again. Injuries hit both sides, with Miami ruling out Simone Fantecchio, Nicola Jovich, and Norman Powell, plus Andrew Wiggins doubtful. Charlotte misses Tidjane Salon due to a calf issue. Expect Lamello Ball and Brandon Miller to lead the Hornets, facing Tyler Harrell and Balmada Bio up front for the heat. The daily news now is presented by our sponsor. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.