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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
To no one’s surprise, FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami CF engaged in a scorefest May 13 at TQL Stadium.
A hat trick by one of the best goalscorers in the history of the game, Lionel Messi, sparked Miami to a 5-3 win. Miami scored three times from the 79th minute on to come from behind.
A sellout crowd of 25,513 witnessed the showdown, the club’s sixth home sellout of the season.
FC Cincinnati falls to 4-5-4, staying at 16 points, taking its first loss since April 4 at Red Bull New York. Miami improves to 7-2-4 for 25 points, improving to 7-1-1 on the road this season. Miami moved into second place in the Eastern Conference behind Nashville. Cincinnati started the night tied for fifth but could drop depending on games later on.
Second half highlights as FC Cincinnati squandered a late lead
Cincinnati took a 3-2 lead in the 64th minute.
Evander fired a rocket from the top of the 18 into the top left corner. Deneky passed ahead to him, then he maneuvered around two defenders, and no one stepped up to him. It is Evander’s seventh goal of the season.
Miami tied it in the 80th minute, 3-3.
After a Cincy turnover, Rodrigo De Paul quickly found Messi in transition, who delivered to Mateo Silvetti. Silvetti, playing his first game in a month, maneuvered in space and scored from the top of the box for his fourth of the season.
Miami took a 4-3 lead in the 83rd. A Messi free kick from 35 yds was saved by Cincy keeper Roman Celentano. He collided with Andrei Chirila, which knocked the ball out of his hands. Miami’s German Berterame pounced on the rebound to give Miami the lead, his fourth goal of the season.
Chirila landed hard after the collision and was taken out of the game.
Miami took a 5-3 lead when Messi made a sliding shot after a cross from Silvetti. The ball went off the post, then off Roman Celentano, who was on his stomach trying to get the ball, then in. Messi was credited with the goal and a hat trick.
FC Cincinnati took a 2-1 lead in the 49th minute.
Pavel Bucha scored from close range. He took a crossing pass from Bryan Ramirez after Denkey found him on the left side in transition.
It was Bucha’s second goal of the MLS season and the second assist for Ramirez. Bucha was hit in the head late in the first half and examined by trainers, but stayed in the game.
Moments later, Messi had a free kick from 30 yards saved by Celentano.
Messi scored again in the 56th minute to tie it, 2-2. He had a nice give-and-go with Rodrigo De Paul, who dribbled near the end line and crossed to him from the right side. Messi was unmarked and scored easily from near the penalty spot.
In the 62nd minute, Luis Suarez missed an open shot that Celentano saved, set up by a quick transition by Miami.
Miami ended with 17 shots to 10 for Cincinnati, six on target. After an even first half, Miami controlled the expected-goals mark, with 4 to 1.6 for the home team.
First half highlights
Messi scored from close range in the 24th off a turnover by Matt Miazga. Miazga tried to pass to a teammate on the side but the pass went straight to Messi.
He had a goal in the fifth minute waved off by offsides.
In the 32nd minute, Cincinnati won a corner kick, which Evander placed right in front of the goal line but the ball was cleared away.
In the 42nd minute, a Kevin Denkey penalty kick tied it up. Denkey drew the PK after collecting a good pass into the box by Pavel Bucha and being grabbed by Gonzalo Lujan. Denkey converted for his team-high eighth goal of the season.
The first half was tied 1-1 and virtually even on statistics. Both sides had seven shots, one on goal, and 1.1 expected goals. Neither keeper made a save.
What’s next for FC Cincinnati?
Cincinnati heads to the West Coast to play San Diego FC 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16. It is the first meeting between the teams. San Diego, 3-5-4 for 13 points, was set to play Austin later May 13. Cincinnati will leave for California on May 14.
A wildfire has scorched over 11,000 acres in Florida’s Everglades, just outside the Miami metro suburbs, prompting officials to warn nearby residents of dangerous smoke.
The Max Road Miramar Fire is straddling the line between Miami-Dade and Broward counties. At least 11,000 acres have been burned, and the fire is 80% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service.
The fire was first reported Sunday. The Pembroke Pines Police Department said that drivers stopping to watch the fires along US-27 were causing dangerous traffic backups.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they were working with state forest officials to protect nearby properties.
Florida Senator Rick Scott urged people on social media to adhere to any local road closures.
Aerial footage showed flames in the vicinity of a local subdivision, and smoke could be seen billowing for miles.
This comes in the middle of Florida’s wildfire season, which is being compounded by a historic drought ongoing across the state.
Almost 2,000 wildfires have burned nearly 120,000 acres just since the start of the year, the forest service said earlier this month.
Wildfires south of Jacksonville canceled and delayed Amtrak service last month.
While the vast majority of the state is under Exceptional or Extreme Drought conditions, Miami itself is roughly an inch below average rainfall, year-to-date.
However, parts of the Everglades are also experiencing Extreme Drought.
Fire officials are warning residents to take precautions if smoke is impacting your area. Those with respiratory conditions, older adults and children may be especially sensitive to smoke exposure.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is advising people to stay indoors when possible and set home and vehicle A/C systems to recirculate.
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