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The Charlotte Hornets host the Miami Heat with both clubs at different points in the early Eastern Conference standings.
Charlotte sits at 1-1 and eighth in the conference. The Hornets shot 46.0 percent from the field and 37.8 percent from three-point range last season. Miami remains 0-2 and 13th in the East. The Heat averaged 120.9 points scored and 118.5 points allowed per game last season.
The Hornets carry four injury concerns, all listed as day to day. Grant Williams and Kon Knueppel are dealing with hamstring issues, Kylan Boswell has a knee ailment, and Coby White is slowed by a calf problem.
Miami seeks its first victory after dropping its first two contests.
Source: ESPN - Sat Oct 24, 2:02 AM ET
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).