Snapping a four-game home losing streak while claiming a crucial season-series tiebreaker would be an ideal scenario for the Charlotte Hornets if they can find a way to knock off the Miami Heat tonight starting at 7 p.m. ET.
Charlotte currently leads the season series, 2-0, and can wrap things up with a victory in one of the final two meetings. In their most recent showdown, the Hornets won at home, 125-113, on Oct. 30 thanks to 20-point showings from Tony Parker, Nic Batum and Malik Monk. Miami has lost 10 of its last 15 outings and owns the NBA’s eighth-lowest offensive rating during this stretch (108.