Overview
- Miami set a franchise mark with 53 first-quarter points against Charlotte in an NBA Cup game, the second-highest opening period in league history.
- The Heat beat the Hornets 126-108 behind 25 from Norman Powell, with Andrew Wiggins and Pelle Larsson adding 22 and 19 as rookie Kon Knueppel scored 30 for Charlotte.
- Different outlets placed the 53-point frame at varying spots on NBA all-time quarter lists, but all confirmed it as a Heat record.
- A night later, Miami edged Portland 136-131 as Nikola Jovic posted a career-high 29 points with nine rebounds and seven assists, and Andrew Wiggins hit a late go-ahead three.
- Miami improved to 6-4 and 4-0 at home without Bam Adebayo (toe) and Tyler Herro (ankle), and the Charlotte result also counted toward NBA Cup pool play.