Charlotte Hornets Gameday: at Miami Heat
8 p.m., American Airlines Arena
TV: TNT Radio: WFNZ-AM 610.
Projected Starters
Hornets | Heat | |||||
Pos, Player | PPG | RPG | Pos, Player | PPG | RPG | |
G K. Walker | 24.8 | 3 | G G. Dragic | 12.5 | 3.3 | |
G C. Lee | 9.8 | 3.3 | G D. Wade | 18.3 | 5.3 | |
F M. Williams | 3.5 | 7.5 | F J. Johnson | 10.5 | 4.3 | |
F F. Kaminsky | 5.8 | 3.3 | F L. Deng | 20.3 | 7 | |
C A. Jefferson | 14.3 | 6.3 | C H. Whiteside | 14.8 | 12.3 | |
Matchup to Watch
Al Jefferson versus Hassan Whiteside: Whiteside can be the Heat’s rim-protector only so long as he stays out of foul trouble. It’s Jefferson’s job to draw those fouls.
Observations
▪ The Hornets are still awaiting word on whether Nic Batum (left foot strain) is available to play in Game 5. He sat out games 3 and 4.
▪ Chris Bosh traveled with the Heat to Charlotte, but is not expected to play in this series due to a blood clot issue.
Tap-ins
▪ Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade has appeared in 29 playoff series during his career. That is a Heat record.
▪ The Heat has won its past 13 home first-round playoff games.
Did you know?
The Heat is on an eight-game home winning streak, stretching back to mid-March. The Hornets were the last road team to beat the Heat on March 17.
Rick Bonnell
This story was originally published April 26, 2016 at 7:00 PM with the headline "Charlotte Hornets Gameday: at Miami Heat."