The Charlotte Hornets (2 - 3) defeated the Miami Heat (3 - 2) 96 - 89 on Wednesday at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte. Although the Heat turned the ball over only eight times in this matchup, the team collectively could n't score the ball enough and finished the game shooting 39 percent from the field and 19 percent from beyond the arc. The Hornets went 43 percent from the field and 28 percent from the three - point line. Despite only shooting a slightly higher percentage, and committing more turnovers, it was still enough for the Hornets to get the victory and inch a game closer to the Heat in the Southeast Division. Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh led the Heat and were the only two players to score in double figures. Bosh recorded his third double - double of the year, going for 23 points and 13 rebounds, while Wade had 25 points and seven assists. Despite dealing with an arm injury, Luol Deng was able to start Wednesday, and he had nine points and two steals in 27 minutes. Norris Cole struggled to find his shot in this one, as he went 1 - for - 6 from the field and 0 - for - 2 from beyond the arc. Rookie Shabazz Napier scored seven points in 26 minutes and stayed consistent with the types of numbers he's had for the first five games of the season. With Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (chest) out for his second straight game, Gerald Henderson got the start again. Despite the start, Henderson played only 18 minutes, and finised with just four points. Al Jefferson eclipsed the 20 - point mark and led the Hornets in scoring for the second straight game, finishing with 28 points and 10 rebounds. This was his first double - double since recording one in the season opener against the Bucks. Lance Stephenson's early - season struggles continued, as he shot only 3 - for - 12 from the field to score eight points. He was still able to contribute 13 rebounds, so it was n't all bad for the forward. Kemba Walker found his stroke Wednesday, scoring 18 points (5 - 6 FG, 2 - 2 3Pt, 6 - 6 FT) with seven assists. The Hornets' next game will be at home against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, while the Heat will be at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.
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