In their biggest game of the season, the Charlotte Hornets were outclassed by the Miami Heat at home on Sunday evening, falling 121-111.
In a contest that could have seen them re-enter the race for the sixth seed and move out of the play-in games, Charlotte led only for a short spell in the first quarter before seeing the game blown open in the second and third quarters by the Heat.
The fourth quarter saw Miami put the game to rest, expanding the lead to over 20 points before the Hornets pulled their starters.
P.J. Washington led the Hornets with 21 points. Miles Bridges had 15 and Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball each had 14.