The Miami Heat need this game on their home floor against a subpar and very beatable opponent like the Charlotte Hornets like fire needs oxygen. After being smothered on Saturday by the Philadelphia 76ers from what seemed like the opening tip, this Miami Heat team needs to turn it around quickly, redirecting back into the path of their winning ways.
Not only is that important for the simple fact that this team appears as though they are capable of actually making noise as we move through the remainder of the season and the postseason barring injury, but it is also important for morale purposes.