The Charlotte Hornets (18 - 25) defeated the Miami Heat (18 - 24) 78 - 76 on Wednesday. Kemba Walker shot just 4 - of - 17, yet led the Hornets scoring attack with a team - high 15 points in Wednesday's low - scoring affair. He missed the last two games with a knee injury but felt good in shootaround and gave it a go. Walker also shot 5 - of - 6 from the free - throw line, all six attempts came in the final 1:14 and helped seal the win for Charlotte. 22 year - old Bismack Biyombo has had a good five - game stretch, averaging 11 points, 12 rebounds and 2 blocks in less than 27 minutes per game. Biyombo came down with eight offensive rebounds Wednesday, helping his team to win the battle of the boards 56 - 41. He combined with teammate's Cody Zeller and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist for 38 of those rebounds. Two of Charlotte's biggest stars, Al Jefferson (groin) and Lance Stephenson (pelvis) have been coming off the bench since returning from injuries. Jefferson had 12 points and two blocks in 19 minutes, while Stephenson had four assists and three rebounds in 22 minutes. The Heat were playing from behind for most of this game until Mario Chalmers hit a three - pointer to give them the lead with 3:36 left in the fourth. However, it would be their last lead of the game as Kemba Walker and Marvin Williams hit some key free throws down the stretch. In the final 12, Chalmers and Chris Bosh each missed three - pointers that likely would have won the game for Miami. Chris Andersen started in place of the injured Hassan Whiteside, who sprained his ankle Tuesday against the Thunder. Andersen had four rebounds and three blocks in 20 minutes. Danny Granger was put into the starting lineup for Luol Deng, who was out with an illness. Granger finished with three points in 20 minutes of action. The Heat will face the Indiana Pacers on Friday, and the Hornets will take on the Cavaliers on Friday.
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