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GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (0-2) seek first win of season against Charlotte Hornets (1-1)

The Miami Heat hit the road for the first time this season tonight, visiting the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center as they look to pick up their first victory of the 2026-27 campaign. After opening the season with back-to-back home…

By Surya Fernandez · Hot Hot Hoops

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 10:09 PM

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The Miami Heat visit the Charlotte Hornets seeking their first victory of the 2026-27 season.
Miami enters the matchup 0-2 despite Giannis Antetokounmpo averaging 35.5 points across his first two games.
The Charlotte Hornets hold a 1-1 record following a 128-81 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

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The Miami Heat visit the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Saturday, October 24, 2026, seeking their first win of the season following an 0-2 start. Miami dropped back-to-back home games against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons, despite Giannis Antetokounmpo averaging 35.5 points across his first two appearances for the franchise.

The Charlotte Hornets enter the matchup with a 1-1 record after a heavy 128-81 defeat against the Atlanta Hawks. Miami aims to avenge last season's 127-126 overtime Play-In Tournament elimination by Charlotte while working to stabilize its perimeter shooting and defensive execution ahead of a Monday contest against Dallas.

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GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (0-2) seek first win of season against Charlotte Hornets (1-1)

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