Hornets beat Heat 99-81
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Miami Heat 99-81.
The Hornets took control with a 22-6 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 30.
Kemba Walker had 18 points (12 in the paint) and 5 steals.
For the Heat, Tyler Johnson scored 20 points (15 in the fourth quarter) off the bench. Johnson scored 15 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter.
The Hornets shot 49.4% from the field and 40.7% from 3 to the Heat’s 38.7% and 28.6%. They held the Heat to 81 points and outscored them 21-8 off turnovers. The Heat’s starters were outscored 33-22 in 13 minutes together.