Hornets vs Heat: Playoff Implications

0:00This is Corey, with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Charlotte Hornets are riding a six-game winning streak and face the Miami Heat tonight in Uptown. A victory would put them just one game behind Miami in the standings, heating up the division race. The Hornets starters include Lamello Ball, who dropped 18 points with seven rebounds and four assists against the Celtics midweek. Khan Kanueppel bounced back with 20 points on four three-pointers, while Brandon Miller shot over 60% for the second straight game. Miles Bridges lifts for a rebound after a rough March start and Moose had the Abate nearly posted a double-double despite foul trouble. Over on the heat side, Davian Mitchell brings elite perimeter defense, paired with Tyler Herald, who scored 47 points over his last two. Outings? Pele Larson has been a solid surprise at around 10 points per game lately. Myron Gardner gets the nod at Ford with modest averages, and Bam.

1:00Adabayo has four straight 20-point games, including two double-doubles. Fans are buzzing about the match-up, especially with the Hornets building momentum, and Miami relying on stars like Adabayo to match up front. Bridges could spark offensively, while Herald might heat up from deep. Mineups are locked in, so tip-off brings high stakes. Keep an eye on Ball vs. Mitchell's defense and how Diabate handles Bam. This one's got playoff implications early. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. N-S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.