Charlotte Hornets Set to Battle Miami Heat at Kaseya Center

As the Charlotte Hornets prepare to face off against the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center, fans can anticipate a challenging contest. The Hornets have been struggling with consistency this season, as evidenced by their recent performances. With an 8-29 record, they are in need of a turnaround.

In their last game against the San Antonio Spurs, despite scoring 99 points and shooting an impressive 89 percent from the free-throw line, they suffered a heavy defeat with a final score of 135-99. The team's field goal percentage stood at just 36 percent and they were outrebounded by seven boards overall. Moreover, turnovers were a significant issue as they gave up possession twenty times.

The previous home game for Charlotte showcased some resilience but ultimately ended in disappointment against the Sacramento Kings. The Hornets managed to put up 98 points while shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and maintaining a decent assist-to-turnover ratio of over two. However, defensive woes continued as they allowed Sacramento to score 123 points.

Looking further back at another home game versus Chicago Bulls that went into overtime shows that Charlotte can compete closely with opponents; however, their defense let them down again allowing Chicago to notch up 119 points.

As we approach this upcoming matchup on January 14th at Kaseya Center in Miami, it's clear that if Charlotte wants to secure victory on the road against Miami Heat – who share similar Eastern time zone advantages – improvements are needed both offensively and defensively. Rebounding and protecting possession will be critical areas for focus if they wish to capitalize on any scoring opportunities created through fast breaks or second-chance points.

Fans can catch all the action live on BSSE channel number 649 or attend in person at Kaseya Center where tip-off is scheduled for January 14th at precisely six o'clock in the evening local time (Eastern Time Zone).