The Charlotte Hornets nearly overcame a double digit deficit in the fourth quarter but came up just short in a loss to the Miami Heat. Terry Rozier scored 34 points and dished out 13 assists in the loss.
Summary
As has been the case all too often this season, the Hornets found themselves in an early hole, and the reason was one of the usual culprits. The Hornets struggled to get untracked from three while the Heat hit five quick ones. Most of the first quarter was played with the Heat nursing an advantage of a few possessions, and the quarter ended with the Hornets down five.