Brandon Miller scores 34 points as the Hornets beat the winless Heat 115-110

In a thrilling game on Saturday, the Charlotte Hornets emerged victorious over the winless Miami Heat with a final score of 115-110. Brandon Miller led the charge for the Hornets, scoring a remarkable 34 points. This impressive performance came four days after Miller had inked a significant five-year, $209 million contract extension. The Hornets also secured a significant victory after suffering one of their worst losses in franchise history the night before, having lost to Atlanta by a record 128-81 in their home opener.

Dennis Schroder contributed 25 points, Naz Reid added 23 points, and Grayson Allen scored 20 for Charlotte. In contrast, Giannis Antetokounmpo was limited to just 14 points, a stark contrast to the 35.5 points per game average he achieved in his first two games following his trade from the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Hornets struggled mightily from three-point range in Friday's game, going 11 for 51. However, they bounced back on Saturday, hitting 16 of 43 attempts. A crucial 24-7 surge in the third quarter propelled the Hornets into a commanding 92-70 lead with just 10 1/2 minutes remaining. This impressive performance gave the Hornets a 16-point lead heading into the final period.

Unfortunately for the Hornets, Miami managed to mount a comeback, tying the game three times with 3:46 remaining. In a pivotal moment, Grayson Allen hit an acrobatic three-pointer from the left wing while being fouled by Bam Adebayo at the end of the 24-second shot clock. This four-point play extended Charlotte's lead to 108-104. Miami could not overcome this deficit, and Allen's subsequent free throw sealed the win for the Hornets.