CHARLOTTE (CBSMiami/AP) — It wasn’t the best start to the Miami Heat’s road trip.
Tony Parker had 24 points and 11 assists to lead a big night from Charlotte’s bench, and the Hornets beat Miami 125-113 on Tuesday night.
Behind Parker, who provided a spark all game long with his scoring, passing and decision-making, Charlotte’s reserves outscored Miami’s 66-46. Malik Monk had 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting, including four 3-pointers, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist contributed 14 points and eight rebounds for the second unit.
Among the starters, Nic Batum had 20 points and Kemba Walker had 19, his lowest output of the season, as the Hornets beat the Heat for the second time in 10 days.