March 17, 2026Updated 7:03 pm EDT
Southeast Division opponents meet when the Charlotte Hornets (34-34) host the Miami Heat (38-30) at Spectrum Center on March 17, 2026. This is the fourth matchup between the teams this season.
How to watch Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets
Miami vs. Charlotte odds
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Injury reports
Hornets
Tidjane Salaun: Out (Calf)
Heat
Bam Adebayo: Day-To-Day (Calf),
Andrew Wiggins: Out (Toe)
Stats to know
- The Hornets put up just 1.1 fewer points per contest (115.5) than the Heat surrender (116.6).
- The Heat score an average of 120.4 points per game, which is 8.1 more points than the 112.3 the Hornets give up to opponents.
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Mar 17, 2026
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