- Matchup: Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Betting Odds: Miami (+5.0)
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In this Eastern Conference Play-In game, the Charlotte Hornets (44-38) are set to face off against the Miami Heat (43-39) at Spectrum Center. The Hornets begin as 5.0-point favorites, according to Vegas lines. The over/under for this matchup is set at 227.
In their previous outing, the Heat secured a decisive 143-117 victory over the Hawks. Miami shot impressively, with a field goal percentage of 56.3% (58 of 103), including 15 out of 37 three-point shots. From the free-throw line, they converted 12 out of 17 attempts, resulting in a 70.6% success rate. On the boards, they grabbed 45 rebounds, including 13 offensive boards. The team also facilitated 34 assists, forced 17 turnovers, and made 11 steals. Defensively, Miami allowed Atlanta to shoot 47.3% from the floor, as the Hawks recorded 31 assists and 3 steals. Atlanta collected 46 rebounds (13 offensive, 33 defensive) and had 3 blocks, achieving a free throw percentage of 66.7% by hitting 12 of 18 attempts and sinking 17 out of their 44 three-point attempts. The Heat committed 14 fouls, while Atlanta had 17.º
Jaime Jaquez Jr. delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 26 points on 12 of 17 shooting. In 26 minutes on the floor, he also recorded 1 rebound and distributed 5 assists.
Currently, Miami holds a record of 43-39 this season. They average 13.7 turnovers and 18.9 personal fouls per game. The Heat are averaging 46.3 rebounds per game and have tallied 2,374 assists this season, ranking 5th in the league for assists. Their shooting stats include a 36.1% three-point percentage (1,123 of 3,107) and a free throw percentage of 79.2%. They score an average of 120.9 points per game, placing them 2nd in the league, while shooting 46.8% from the field.
Defensively, the Heat force 15.0 turnovers per game and draw an average of 20.3 personal fouls. They rank 21st in the league in assists allowed, tallying 2,254 this season. Opponents are shooting 46.5% against them (3,550 of 7,629), and Miami concedes an average of 46.4 rebounds per game, along with a 35.9% shooting percentage from three-point range. They rank 22nd in the league for points allowed per game, giving up 118.5.
In their latest contest, the Hornets emerged victorious over the Knicks, winning 110-96. Charlotte permitted New York to grab 39 rebounds overall (12 offensive). They finished with a 32.5% success rate from three-point range (13 of 40) and converted 5 of 8 free throws (62.5%). The Hornets allowed the Knicks to shoot 39 of 90 from the field, which is 43.3%. Charlotte recorded 39 out of 85 field goals with an efficiency of 45.9%. From beyond the arc, they hit 19 of 52 attempts (36.5%) and achieved a free throw percentage of 76.5%. The Knicks committed 25 fouls, resulting in 17 free throw attempts for the Hornets, who also turned the ball over 18 times while earning 7 steals. Charlotte collected a total of 46 rebounds, including 34 defensive and 12 offensive.
LaMelo Ball was a significant contributor for Charlotte, scoring 19 points on 7 of 19 shooting in 29 minutes of play, along with 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
The Hornets currently hold a 44-38 record for the season. On offense, they shoot 46.0% from the field, which ranks them 25th in the league. Overall, they have scored 9,513 points this year, averaging 116.0 points per game, with 46.1 rebounds collected each game. They register 26.3 assists on average (15th in the NBA) while averaging 15.4 turnovers and committing 19.1 personal fouls per game, with an impressive free throw percentage of 81.8%.
Defensively, Charlotte ranks 7th in points surrendered per game, allowing 111.2. They force an average of 12.7 turnovers and permit opponents to shoot 46.7% from the field, ranking 11th in the league. They allow 35.9% shooting from beyond the arc (1,051 of 2,924) and permit opponents to convert 80.1% of their free throw attempts. Their average concessions include 25.9 assists and 39.3 rebounds, ranking 9th and 1st respectively in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Miami (+5.0)
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