The Charlotte Hornets are set to face the Miami Heat in their second consecutive home game, aiming to break a two-game losing streak. Despite strong performances from LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, injuries to key players have left the Hornets' front court vulnerable.

The Heat, on the other hand, seek to improve their record after a narrow loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Currently holding the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, Miami's performance is slightly better than last season's eighth seed finish. Predictions for the game suggest a challenging night for Charlotte against a defensively solid Miami team.