Meaningful games this time of year and the Charlotte Hornets haven’t exactly gone hand in hand for the last decade. That’s finally changing, buoyed by the Hornets’ resurgence over the past two months garnering national attention,

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro draws praise from Charles Lee and Brandon Miller after the Hornets' home loss to the Heat on Friday night.

Previewing tonight's game between Charlotte and Miami.

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has spent most of the season challenging Heat second-year center Kel’el Ware to be better. But that tough love turned into praise for Ware following Thursday’s home win against the Brooklyn Nets.

Tyler Herro had 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and the Miami Heat snapped the Charlotte Hornets’ six-game winning streak with a 128-120 victory Friday night.

Here is why the Heat's big win over the Hornets on Friday was "gratifying," as said by head coach Erik Spoelstra.

Providing an update to the injury report for Friday's game between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets. Also includes:, projected starters, betting lines, game notes and information, a quote and more.

The last time the Miami Heat played a meaningful game against the Charlotte Hornets? You would have to go all the way back to the 2016 playoffs and Dwyane Wade vs. Purple Shirt Guy.

The sequel to the 1995 crime classic, Heat, starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and the late Val Kilmer, has long been in development. For years, casting rumors have swirled about who would star in the film follow-up, and in February 2026, Christian Bale seemingly confirmed his involvement in the project.

Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr. gives insight into the one area that he continually improve on, as shown in the big win over the Hornets.