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Recap - Heat Defeat Charlotte 111-105

Charlotte was victimized by Jimmy Butler for 32 points as the Heat defeated the Hornets 111-105 in NBA action on Tuesday.

Miami won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -6.5-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 221.5.

Miami got 21 points from Bam Adebayo and another 18 points from Duncan Robinson. Josh Richardson contributed 6 assists, while Bam Adebayo cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Charlotte got 32 points from PJ Washington in a losing cause and another 28 points from LaMelo Ball. LaMelo Ball contributed 11 assists for the Hornets, while Nick Richards had 12 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Miami were victorious, as the score was 57-48 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Charlotte as they grabbed 45 boards, while Miami only had 42

Miami heads into a battle against the Nets. Charlotte, meanwhile, will have their next action against Milwaukee.