Who’s Playing
Miami @ Charlotte
Current Records: Miami 33-20; Charlotte 28-25
What to Know
The Charlotte Hornets are getting right back to it as they host the Miami Heat at 7 p.m. ET Feb. 5 at Spectrum Center. Coming off of a loss in a game they were expected to win, Charlotte now face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.
The Hornets were just a bucket shy of a victory on Friday and fell 102-101 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The defeat was just more heartbreak for Charlotte, who fell 113-110 when the teams previously met last November. One thing holding Charlotte back was the mediocre play of small forward Gordon Hayward, who did not have his best game: he played for 29 minutes but put up just seven points on 3-for-13 shooting and four turnovers.
Meanwhile, Miami had enough points to win and then some against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, taking their matchup 112-95. Miami’s success was spearheaded by the efforts of point guard Tyler Herro, who had 24 points and five assists in addition to five rebounds, and center Bam Adebayo, who posted a double-double on 18 points and 11 boards.
The Hornets are expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten the Orlando Magic Jan. 14 easily too and instead slipped up with a 116-109. In other words, don’t count the Heat out just yet.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Spectrum Center — Charlotte, North Carolina
- TV: Bally Sports SE Charlotte
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $20.37
Odds
The Heat are a 3.5-point favorite against the Hornets, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Miami have won 17 out of their last 29 games against Charlotte.
- Oct 29, 2021 – Miami 114 vs. Charlotte 99
- May 02, 2021 – Miami 121 vs. Charlotte 111
- Mar 26, 2021 – Charlotte 110 vs. Miami 105
- Feb 01, 2021 – Charlotte 129 vs. Miami 121
- Mar 11, 2020 – Charlotte 109 vs. Miami 98
- Nov 25, 2019 – Miami 117 vs. Charlotte 100
- Mar 17, 2019 – Miami 93 vs. Charlotte 75
- Mar 06, 2019 – Miami 91 vs. Charlotte 84
- Oct 30, 2018 – Charlotte 125 vs. Miami 113
- Oct 20, 2018 – Charlotte 113 vs. Miami 112
- Jan 27, 2018 – Miami 95 vs. Charlotte 91
- Jan 20, 2018 – Miami 106 vs. Charlotte 105
- Dec 15, 2017 – Miami 104 vs. Charlotte 98
- Dec 01, 2017 – Miami 105 vs. Charlotte 100
- Apr 05, 2017 – Miami 112 vs. Charlotte 99
- Mar 08, 2017 – Miami 108 vs. Charlotte 101
- Dec 29, 2016 – Charlotte 91 vs. Miami 82
- Oct 28, 2016 – Charlotte 97 vs. Miami 91
- May 01, 2016 – Miami 106 vs. Charlotte 73
- Apr 29, 2016 – Miami 97 vs. Charlotte 90
- Apr 27, 2016 – Charlotte 90 vs. Miami 88
- Apr 25, 2016 – Charlotte 89 vs. Miami 85
- Apr 23, 2016 – Charlotte 96 vs. Miami 80
- Apr 20, 2016 – Miami 115 vs. Charlotte 103
- Apr 17, 2016 – Miami 123 vs. Charlotte 91
- Mar 17, 2016 – Charlotte 109 vs. Miami 106
- Feb 05, 2016 – Miami 98 vs. Charlotte 95
- Dec 09, 2015 – Charlotte 99 vs. Miami 81
- Oct 28, 2015 – Miami 104 vs. Charlotte 94
