Heat and Hornets prepare for first matchup after heavy losses
The Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets will face each other Saturday night in Charlotte after each suffered large defeats in their opening games, with both teams looking to rebound.
Key points
- Heat lost 128-111 to the Detroit Pistons, giving up 41 first‑quarter points to the Timberwolves and 38 third‑quarter points to Detroit.
- Hornets were defeated 128-81 by the Atlanta Hawks, trailing by 49 points at one point.
- Both teams are winless in their first two games and aim to improve in their upcoming contest.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 12 rebounds in the Pistons game.
- Coaches Erik Spoelstra and Charles Lee emphasized early‑season development and the need to establish a better mentality.
Both the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets are entering their first matchup of the season on Saturday night in Charlotte, N.C.
The Hornets are looking to rebound from a 128-81 drubbing by the Atlanta Hawks, a loss that left them trailing by as many as 49 points through three quarters.
"It's one loss on our record, ... we have to be better," said Charlotte guard Sion James.
The Heat come off a 128-111 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Pistons, a result that was closer than their 25-point opening‑night loss to Minnesota.
Miami gave up 41 first‑quarter points against the Timberwolves and 38 third‑quarter points to Detroit.
Newcomer Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 36 points and 12 rebounds in the Pistons game.
Coach Erik Spoelstra said, "We want to establish our mentality," emphasizing early‑season development.
Charlotte coach Charles Lee noted the need to improve after allowing 97 points through three quarters to Atlanta.
Both teams are winless through two games as they seek to bounce back in the upcoming contest.
Your questions, answered
What were the scores of the Heat and Hornets' first games?
The Heat lost 128-111 to the Detroit Pistons, and the Hornets lost 128-81 to the Atlanta Hawks.
Who did the Hornets lose to in their first game?
The Hornets were defeated by the Atlanta Hawks.
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