Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat Match Player Stats (March 17, 2026)
Game Recap & Final Score Overview
The Charlotte Hornets delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, dominating the Miami Heat 136-106 at Spectrum Center. From the opening quarter, the Hornets looked sharp, but it was their explosive second half that completely buried Miami.
Charlotte controlled the tempo with efficient shooting and high-level ball movement, while Miami struggled to keep pace offensively. The gap widened late in the third and turned into a blowout in the fourth, giving the Hornets a convincing 30-point win on home court.
Match Information
- Date & Day: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Time: 4:00 AM
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Officials: Tony Brothers, JB DeRosa, Phenizee Ransom
- Attendance: 19,478
- Final Score: Charlotte Hornets 136 – 106 Miami Heat
Team Performance & Key Insights
Charlotte Hornets Performance
Charlotte played like a well-oiled machine. They shot an impressive 53.1% from the field and knocked down 17 three-pointers, showing confidence from deep. The offense flowed through LaMelo Ball, who controlled the pace and created open looks throughout the night.
Their rebounding edge (48 total boards) and 32 assists highlight how connected the team was. It felt like every possession had purpose.
Miami Heat Performance
Miami never really found consistency. Despite scoring 106 points, their shooting efficiency (40.4%) and poor three-point accuracy (19.4%) held them back. Tyler Herro tried to carry the offense with 20 points, but the support around him was inconsistent.
Turnovers and missed perimeter shots made things worse. Even when they had small runs, Charlotte quickly responded. This performance reflects some ongoing issues you may have noticed in Heat struggles against high-tempo teams where defensive gaps become costly.
Quarter By Quarter Breakdown
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 24 | 33 | 31 | 18 | 106 |
| CHA | 26 | 33 | 37 | 40 | 136 |
Player Stats & Standout Performers
Both teams had moments of individual brilliance, but Charlotte’s depth clearly stood out. Multiple players stepped up, while Miami relied heavily on a few key contributors.
Charlotte Hornets Player Stats
| Player | Pos | PTS | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | G | 30 | 33:08 | 11 | 22 | 50.0 | 4 | 12 | 33.3 | 4 | 5 | 80.0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 32 |
| Coby White | G | 24 | 20:23 | 8 | 15 | 53.3 | 3 | 9 | 33.3 | 5 | 6 | 83.3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Kon Knueppel | F | 22 | 23:37 | 8 | 14 | 57.1 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 4 | 4 | 100 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 27 |
| Brandon Miller | G | 16 | 26:21 | 6 | 15 | 40.0 | 4 | 6 | 66.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25 |
| Miles Bridges | F | 14 | 31:27 | 6 | 12 | 50.0 | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26 |
| Moussa Diabaté | C | 8 | 31:09 | 4 | 6 | 66.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
| Grant Williams | F | 8 | 18:52 | 3 | 3 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | C | 6 | 14:26 | 3 | 4 | 75.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Pat Connaughton | G | 4 | 2:21 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sion James | G | 2 | 17:56 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -8 |
| Tre Mann | G | 2 | 3:33 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Josh Green | G | 0 | 14:26 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Xavier Tillman | F | 0 | 2:21 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Bench Impact – Hornets
Charlotte’s bench added serious firepower. Coby White’s 24 points changed the momentum early in the second half, while Grant Williams and Kalkbrenner provided efficient scoring. The depth clearly overwhelmed Miami’s rotations.
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Miami Heat Player Stats
| Player | Pos | PTS | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | G | 20 | 30:56 | 5 | 11 | 45.5 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 9 | 9 | 100 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -18 |
| Norman Powell | F | 17 | 30:35 | 7 | 17 | 41.2 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -23 |
| Keshad Johnson | F | 15 | 20:09 | 6 | 12 | 50.0 | 3 | 9 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -13 |
| Pelle Larsson | F | 14 | 27:41 | 3 | 7 | 42.9 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 7 | 8 | 87.5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -25 |
| Simone Fontecchio | F | 10 | 23:31 | 3 | 9 | 33.3 | 1 | 6 | 16.7 | 3 | 4 | 75.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -5 |
| Kel’el Ware | C | 7 | 27:51 | 3 | 10 | 30.0 | 0 | 6 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -17 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | F | 6 | 19:55 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -9 |
| Kasparas Jakučionis | G | 6 | 14:54 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dru Smith | G | 4 | 8:00 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -10 |
| Davion Mitchell | G | 4 | 26:23 | 2 | 7 | 28.6 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -19 |
| Jahmir Young | G | 3 | 3:52 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 |
| Myron Gardner | F | 0 | 3:52 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 |
| Vladislav Goldin | C | 0 | 2:21 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 |
Bench Contribution – Heat
Miami’s bench showed flashes but lacked consistency. Keshad Johnson brought energy with 15 points, while Jaquez Jr. added playmaking. However, the overall unit struggled to match Charlotte’s depth and efficiency.
Team Stats Comparison & Game Analysis
| Stat Category | Miami Heat | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 40.4% | 53.1% |
| 3-Point % | 19.4% | 40.5% |
| Free Throw % | 79.4% | 81.0% |
| Total Rebounds | 43 | 48 |
| Assists | 26 | 32 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 13 |
| Steals | 4 | 11 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Total Points | 106 | 136 |
| Fouls | 22 | 25 |
Charlotte clearly dominated the key statistical areas. Their shooting efficiency and three-point accuracy created separation early. Miami couldn’t match that rhythm, especially from beyond the arc. The assist and steal numbers also show how active and connected the Hornets were on both ends.
Key Takeaways from the Game
This game was all about execution. Charlotte didn’t just score more — they controlled every phase of the game. Their offensive flow, spacing, and transition play made life difficult for Miami’s defense.
Miami, on the other hand, looked out of sync. Even with solid individual efforts, they lacked cohesion.
Hornets & Heat Injury Report
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHA | Tidjane Salaun | F | Out | Calf – Strain | 2026-03-19 |
| MIA | Bam Adebayo | C | Day-To-Day | Calf – Soreness | 2026-03-19 |
| MIA | Andrew Wiggins | F | Out | Toe – Inflammation | 2026-03-19 |
| MIA | Terry Rozier | G | Out | Not Injury Related – Not Specified | 2026-04-01 |
Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat Match PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the top scorer in the Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat match?
LaMelo Ball led all scorers with 30 points. He also added 13 assists, making him the most impactful player on the court throughout the game.
What was the final score of the game?
The final score was Charlotte Hornets 136 and Miami Heat 106, with Charlotte winning by a dominant 30-point margin.
How did Miami Heat perform in shooting?
Miami struggled offensively, shooting just 40.4% from the field and only 19.4% from three-point range, which significantly impacted their scoring.
Which team had better ball movement?
Charlotte Hornets had better ball movement with 32 assists compared to Miami’s 26, showing a more team-oriented offensive approach.
How did LaMelo Ball perform in this game?
LaMelo Ball delivered a standout performance with 30 points and 13 assists, controlling the tempo and leading Charlotte’s offense efficiently.
What was the biggest difference in team performance?
The biggest difference came in shooting efficiency and three-point accuracy, where Charlotte significantly outperformed Miami.
Did bench players impact the game?
Yes, especially for Charlotte. Their bench contributed strong scoring and efficiency, helping extend the lead and maintain momentum.
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Final Thoughts
Charlotte’s performance in this game was a complete statement. From shooting efficiency to team chemistry, everything clicked perfectly. Miami will need to regroup and fix their inconsistencies moving forward.
For fans and analysts, this matchup was a clear example of how depth and execution can dominate a game. Expect Charlotte to build on this momentum in upcoming fixtures.
