The Miami Heat host the injury-riddled Charlotte Hornets in an NBA Cup rematch, missing key players Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.

The Miami Heat host the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA Cup opener, rematching a 144-117 Heat win on October 28. Miami, 2-0 at home but 2-4 on the road, enters without key players Bam Adebayo (left big toe injury) and Tyler Herro (ankle), with Norman Powell leading in scoring (23.2 ppg) and 3-point shooting (51.7%). Kel’el Ware is expected to start in Adebayo’s place. Charlotte, 1-3 on the road and coming off a losing streak, is dealing with multiple injuries, including LaMelo Ball (ankle), and is starting three rookies—Kon Knueppel, Sion James, and Ryan Kalkbrenner—amid a rebuilding phase under coach Charles Lee, who emphasizes defensive intensity.