Charlotte Hornets Gameday: at Miami Heat
1 p.m., American Airlines Arena
TV: ABC Radio: WFNZ-AM 610.
Projected Starters
Hornets | Heat | |||||
Pos, Player | PPG | RPG | Pos, Player | PPG | RPG | |
G K. Walker | 25 | 3.3 | G G. Dragic | 12.3 | 4.3 | |
G C. Lee | 8.2 | 2.8 | G D. Wade | 20.2 | 5.3 | |
F M. Williams | 5.2 | 7 | F J. Johnson | 11.0 | 4.3 | |
F F. Kaminsky | 6.3 | 4 | F L. Deng | 19.7 | 6.3 | |
C A. Jefferson | 14.8 | 6.8 | C H. Whiteside | 13.7 | 11.3 | |
Matchup to Watch
Dwyane Wade versus Courtney Lee: Wade knows all about Game 7 stakes and pressure. But Lee also has advanced deep into the playoffs from his time with the Magic and Grizzlies.
Observations
▪ Only one team in the history of Charlotte NBA basketball has played in a Game 7. That was in the spring of 2001 and they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks.
▪ The Heat has an all-time 5-3 record in Game 7 situations.
Tap-ins
▪ Heat guard Josh Richardson injured his left shoulder in Game 6 and is listed as questionable.
▪ Hornets small forward Nic Batum aggravated his left foot strain in Game 6. He’s listed as questionable.
Did you know?
The Heat is 6-1 in their last seven games when facing elimination from the playoffs.
Rick Bonnell
This story was originally published April 30, 2016 at 7:28 PM with the headline "Charlotte Hornets Gameday: at Miami Heat."