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Miami Heat's Offensive Firepower Too Much for Charlotte Hornets at Kaseya Center

In a dynamic display of basketball, the Miami Heat secured a victory over the Charlotte Hornets with a final score of 122-105. This win improved the Heat's record to 30-41, while the Hornets fell to 18-53 for the season. The game, held at Kaseya Center in Miami, showcased both teams' efforts through four quarters of play but ultimately highlighted the superior offensive execution by the home team.


MIAMI, FL - March 23:  Nick Smith Jr. #8 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on March 23, 2025 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Heat's High Scorers Lead the Charge


The Miami Heat's performance was spearheaded by Andrew Wiggins and Tyler Herro, who together combined for an impressive total of 71 points. Wiggins was particularly unstoppable, scoring 42 points with a remarkable field goal percentage of 76 percent. He also contributed five assists and three rebounds to his team’s effort. Herro wasn't far behind, adding 29 points on an efficient shooting night where he hit 58 percent from the field and was perfect from the free-throw line.


Kel'el Ware and Davion Mitchell also made significant contributions; Ware added 12 points along with eight rebounds and five assists, showcasing his versatility on both ends of the court. Mitchell matched Ware’s point total and led in assists with seven while stealing two possessions from Charlotte.


MIAMI, FL - March 23:  LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on March 23, 2025 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Hornets Struggle Against Heat’s Defense


Despite their loss, Charlotte Hornets had moments where they shined offensively but struggled to contain Miami's scorers throughout most of the game. They were led by their own high scorers but couldn’t match Miami’s offensive output or slow them down defensively when it mattered most.


The Hornets managed to put up a fight in each quarter but were particularly outdone in the second and third quarters where Miami scored a combined total of 76 points compared to Charlotte’s 49 during these periods. This surge allowed Miami to build up a lead that would prove insurmountable for Charlotte despite their efforts.


MIAMI, FL - March 23:  LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on March 23, 2025 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Looking Ahead


The next challenge for Miami Heat will be against Golden State Warriors at Kaseya Center on March 25th at 7:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game live on TNT among other networks including MAX via internet streaming services as well as NBCS-BA and truTV ensuring multiple options for viewing what promises to be another exciting matchup as part of this NBA season.


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