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Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
Halftime Report
Only two more quarters stand between the Heat and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Hornets 52-31.
If the Heat keep playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 23-16 in no time. On the other hand, the Hornets will have to make due with an 8-29 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
Charlotte Hornets @ Miami Heat
Current Records: Charlotte 8-28, Miami 22-16
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 6 p.m. ET
- Where: Kaseya Center — Miami, Florida
- TV: Bally Sports SE Charlotte
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $50.00
What to Know
The Hornets are 2-8 against the Heat since February of 2022 but they’ll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Sunday. The Charlotte Hornets will head out on the road to face off against the Miami Heat at 6:00 p.m. ET at Kaseya Center. Neither of these teams found much success offensively their last time out, scoring well below their season average.
The Hornets’ recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. They took a serious blow against San Antonio, falling 135-99. The Hornets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 66-45.
The Hornets’ loss came about despite a quality game from LaMelo Ball, who scored 28 points along with five assists and five steals. Those five steals set a new season-high mark for him.
Even though they lost, the Hornets were smashing the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as the Spurs only pulled down seven offensive rebounds.
Meanwhile, Miami sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 99-96 victory over Orlando on Friday. Kudos to the oddsmakers for accurately forecasting both the winner and the close margin.
Charlotte has traveled a rocky road recently, as they’ve lost 15 of their last 16 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-28 record this season. As for Miami, their victory bumped their record up to 22-16.
The Hornets are hoping to beat the odds on Sunday, as the experts think they’re headed for a loss. This contest will be their 23rd straight as the underdogs (so far over this stretch they are 8-14 against the spread).
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: The Hornets haven’t given up the ball easily this season, having only averaged 13.2 turnovers per game. However, it’s not like the Heat struggle in that department as they’ve been averaging only 12.4 turnovers per game. Given these competing strengths, it’ll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Odds
Miami is a big 8-point favorite against Charlotte, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Heat as a 7.5-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 223.5 points.
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Series History
Miami has won 8 out of their last 10 games against Charlotte.
- Dec 13, 2023 – Miami 115 vs. Charlotte 104
- Dec 11, 2023 – Miami 116 vs. Charlotte 114
- Nov 14, 2023 – Miami 111 vs. Charlotte 105
- Feb 25, 2023 – Charlotte 108 vs. Miami 103
- Jan 29, 2023 – Charlotte 122 vs. Miami 117
- Nov 12, 2022 – Miami 132 vs. Charlotte 115
- Nov 10, 2022 – Miami 117 vs. Charlotte 112
- Apr 05, 2022 – Miami 144 vs. Charlotte 115
- Feb 17, 2022 – Miami 111 vs. Charlotte 107
- Feb 05, 2022 – Miami 104 vs. Charlotte 86
Miami, FL
Ole Miss S Nick Cull’s targeting call reversed vs Miami in Peach Bowl
Should the CFP committee rethink the playoff schedule format?
Extended breaks and logistical challenges have reopened questions about whether the College Football Playoff committee should adjust the playoff schedule format.
Mississippi football’s Nick Cull avoided an ejection during the College Football Playoff Fiesta Bowl semifinal on Thursday, Jan. 8.
As Malachi Toney reeled in a catch from Carson Beck at the Miami 49 in the first quarter, he was hit by Cull in a helmet-to-helmet collision. Right away, the officials flagged Cull for targeting, with both Toney and Cull staying down on the field with an injury.
After officials reviewed the play, the call on the field was overturned, as the officials determined that Cull did not launch and the collision seemed to be incidental. Replay assistant Matt Austin concurred with the call on the field.
The play had a major impact on the game as well. If the call had been upheld, Miami would have had the ball at the Ole Miss 34-yard line with a chance to expand its 3-0 lead. However, a few plays later, the Hurricanes were forced to punt from the 49-yard line.
On the first play of the second quarter, Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacey scored on a 73-yard run to give the Rebels a 7-3 lead.
Because he was not called for targeting, Cull was not ejected from the game, which means Ole Miss will have him for the remainder of the game, if he can clear the concussion protocol. He was in the tent following the play.
Cull has 15 total tackles and three pass deflections this season for the Rebels.
Meanwhile, Toney went to the medical tent briefly for the Hurricanes, but returned to the game.
Miami, FL
Crash involving unmarked Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office vehicle impacts morning commute
A crash involving an unmarked Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office vehicle was reported in Northwest Miami-Dade on Thursday morning, and the morning commute was impacted as a result.
Few details have been released, but the crash was reported in the area of Northwest 79th street and Interstate 95.
Video from the scene showed that the vehicles had heavy damage.
The sheriff’s office said the crash also involved a civilian vehicle, and no injuries were reported.
No other information was released.
Miami, FL
Miami Heat-Minnesota Timberwolves Final Injury Update: Anthony Edwards’ status divulged
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that guard Anthony Edwards is now available to play in Tuesday night’s game against the Miami Heat after originally being listed as questionable with right foot injury maintenance.
Here’s the rest of the injury report and game preview:
INJURY REPORT
HEAT
Tyler Herro: Available – Toe
Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Out – Ankle
Nikola Jovic: Available – Groin
Terry Rozier: Out – Not with team
TIMBERWOLVES
Anthony Edwards: Available – Foot
Terrence Shannon Jr.: Out – Foot
Joan Beringer: Out – G League
Game date, time and location: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 8:00 p.m. EST, Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: TV: Peacock,
Radio: 104.3 FM (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale), ESPN 106.3 FM, (West Palm Beach), FOX Sports Radio 105.9 FM (Ft. Myers/Naples), 1450 AM (Suart), 97.7 FM (Florida Keys), WAQI 710 AM (Spanish-language broadcast, South Florida) 100.3 FM (Minnesota)
VITALS: The Miami Heat (20-16) and Minnesota Timberwolves (23-13) meet for the second and final regular season matchup after just facing off three days ago with Minnesota recording a, 125-115, win in Miami on January 3. The teams split the series, 1-1, last season with each squad winning on the road. The Heat are 36-35 all-time versus Minnesota during the regular season,
including 19-16 in home games and 17-19 in road games.
PROJECTED STARTERS
HEAT
G Davion Mitchell
G Tyler Herro
C Bam Adebayo
F Norman Powell
F Andrew Wiggins
TIMBERWOLVES
G Donte DiVincenzo
G Anthony Edwards
C Rudy Gobert
F Jaden McDaniels
F Julius Randle
Spread: Heat +5.5 (-112), Timberwolves -5.5 (-108)
Moneyline: Heat +166, Timberwolves -198
Total points scored: 239.5 (over -106, under -114)
QUOTABLE
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra on the forced turnovers: “That is and has to be our identity. We have to play with a recklessness and activity level that exceeds our opponent, and thats not to put down our talent level or anything like that, it’s more about we look different when we’re flying around and making plays and making it tough for the opponent.”
For more Miami Heat information and conversation, check out Off The Floor.
Alexander Toledo is a contributor to Miami Heat On SI and producer/co-host of the Five on the Floor podcast, covering the Heat and NBA. He can be reached at Twitter: @tropicalblanket
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