Miller's 34 points lead Hornets past Heat
Brandon Miller erupted for 34 points, guiding the Charlotte Hornets to a hard-fought 115-110 win over the Miami Heat, who mounted a furious late rally. Charlotte, who entered the final frame with a commanding 21-point lead (96-75), saw their advantage dwindle significantly as Miami outscored them 35-19 in the quarter. The Hornets had built a comfortable 66-58 lead by halftime, but the Heat's late surge made for a tense finish. Charlotte shot 37% from three-point range (16-of-43) and was nearly perfect at the line, converting 23 of 25 free throws. Naz Reid added 23 points and 9 rebounds for the Hornets, complemented by Dennis Schroder's 25 points. For Miami, Davion Mitchell orchestrated the offense with a double-double of 22 points and 10 assists, while Pelle Larsson chipped in 15 points off the bench. The victory pushes the Hornets to 3-1 on the season, solidifying their early Eastern Conference standing, while the Heat remain winless at 0-4.