Charlotte Hornets (2-1, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (2-1, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Miami and Charlotte face off on Tuesday. Miami finished 37-45 overall, 24-28 in Eastern Conference play and 19-22 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Heat averaged 8.1 steals, 3.8 blocks and 12.6 turnovers per game last season.