Brandon Miller's 34 pts lifted Hornets past Heat's late rally
Charlotte beat Miami by 5 pts at home. Brandon Miller scored 34 pts, and the Hornets won the third quarter 30 to 17 pts on their way to a 23-pt lead. Miami came back with 35 pts in the fourth, and Davion Mitchell's 3 with 8.1 s left cut the gap to MIA 110, CHA 113. Grayson Allen's free throws then sealed it.
Sources: Box score via ESPN · Play-by-play via ESPN
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Reported Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out as Heat fell to 0-3
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 14 pts on 4-11 FG in 25 min before fouling out, ESPN reported, and the Heat dropped to 0-3. A Locked On NBA host said he got into foul trouble early in the first half and never looked in rhythm.
Miller's 34 pts came on 10-29 FG. Dennis Schroder added 25 pts, Naz Reid had 23 pts with 5 3PM and 9 reb, and Grayson Allen scored 20 pts with 4 3PM.
Sources: Box score via ESPN
Opinion Davion Mitchell posted a double-double in the loss
Davion Mitchell had 22 pts and 10 ast on 8-13 FG in 37 min. A Locked On NBA host said that with Antetokounmpo fouled out, other Heat players had to be more aggressive. In the host's view, that sparked Mitchell, and Bobby Portis looked more effective than in earlier games.
Recap written Oct 25, 10:18 AM ET by our system from the box score and the posts linked, in our own words. Rumors and opinions are labelled.
Things to watch
set before tip, answered from the box score after
Does Kon Knueppel play?No
At tip: Out (ESPN)
What happened: Did not play
Does Coby White play?No
At tip: Out (ESPN)
What happened: Did not play
Before the game: the story
Reported Giannis piles up points, but his new team is still winless
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 in Friday's 128-111 loss to Detroit, giving him 71 points through two games with Miami, ESPN reports. Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel calls it a record-setting scoring start for him with the Heat, even though the team is still looking for its first win.
Reported Hornets without Knueppel, White and Grant Williams again
Kon Knueppel (hamstring), Coby White (calf) and Grant Williams (hamstring) are all out against Miami. Ira Winderman also reported all three would miss the game. Earlier this week, Zach Lowe noted Charlotte beat the Nets on the road without the same trio.
Reported Brandon Miller's new deal, late offer and a shooting slump
Miller agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale extension, ESPN reports. Eric Pincus reports the Hornets made a late offer while Miller sought a bigger deal than Thompson's. Knueppel has said Miller had shoulder surgery this offseason. Per RotoWire, Miller then shot 2-of-14 against Atlanta.
Written by our system from the reports, posts and podcasts linked here, in our own words; written Oct 24, 3:01 PM ET, before tip. Rumors and opinions are labelled.
Since the final
posted after the final · newest first · official report, X, Bluesky, RotoWire, ESPN
ESPNCHAKon KnueppelOut
Knueppel (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards.
Left, Hamstring (return est. 2026-10-28)ESPN · Original ↗also reported by RotoWire
RotoWireCHACoby WhiteOut
Coby White: Sidelined once again — White (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Wizards.
All Heat players listed as available for Monday night vs. visiting Mavericks. Pelle Larsson again listed as probable with a sprained finger on his left hand, having played through that on Saturday night in Charlotte.
@IraHeatBeat · View on Xalso reported by @Anthony_Chiang, @UnderdogNBA, ESPN
XMIADavion Mitchell
Amid first 0-3 start since 2007, Giannis-led Heat searching for answers https://t.co/Pw1qxrrorm Davion Mitchell: "I mean, this is Game 3. We’re not in panic mode. We’re going to figure it out.”
Davion Mitchell: Double-doubles in loss — Mitchell logged 22 points (8-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, 10 assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 115-110 loss to the Hornets.
Bam Adebayo: Needs 17 shots to score 20 points — Adebayo had 20 points (7-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Saturday's 115-110 loss to the Hornets.
Brandon Miller: Scores 34 points with full line — Miller accumulated 34 points (10-29 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 11-12 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one block across 36 minutes during Saturday's 115-110 win over the Heat.
Started Adebayo, Mitchell, Thompson, Antetokounmpo, Wiggins box score
No one listed.
CHA Charlotte Hornets
Started Schroder, Reid, Miller, James, Diabate box score
Coby WhiteOut
White (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Miami.
Left, Calf, Strain (return est. 2026-10-26) · ESPN
Grant WilliamsOut
Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Right, Hamstring (return est. 2026-10-30) · ESPN
Kon KnueppelOut
Knueppel (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Left, Hamstring (return est. 2026-10-28) · ESPN
Kylan BoswellOut
Earlier (ESPN, Oct 5): Boswell is rehabbing a right knee injury, and he's hopeful to be cleared for basketball activities prior to the start of the G League season in late October.
Right, Knee (return est. 2026-10-21) · NBA report
Latest news
posted before tip · newest first · official report, X, Bluesky, RotoWire, ESPN
XCHAChristian AndersonAvailable
Christian Anderson (ankle) listed available to play Saturday.
Heat’s Bam Adebayo-Giannis Antetokounmpo lineups working through early-season struggles: "We’ll figure it out" https://t.co/PjeWhkJ9qs Also, Giannis off to a historic start despite Heat's two blowout home losses
Anderson (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Left, Ankle, Sprain (return est. 2026-10-24)ESPN · Original ↗
RotoWireMIABam Adebayo
Bam Adebayo: Low-scoring effort Friday — Adebayo finished with four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 23 minutes in Friday's 128-111 loss to the Pistons.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Another 30-plus-point effort in defeat — Antetokounmpo posted 36 points (15-26 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block across 33 minutes in Friday's 128-111 loss to the Pistons.
Travel is the straight-line distance between arenas from the schedule, an estimate; in the first week they include preseason games. These numbers describe the schedule; they are not a prediction of how a team will play.
Referees: James Williams, Natalie Sago, Simone Jelks