The Heat defeated the Hornets, 114-106. Jimmy Butler recorded 26 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Heat, while Tyler Herro added 22 points, five rebounds, and five assists in the victory. LaMelo Ball tallied 27 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Heat improve to 1-1 on the season, while the Hornets fall to 1-2.
