Miami Heat @ Charlotte Hornets
27-19, 15-10 Away
106
27-19, 15-10 Away
18-26, 12-13 Home
105
18-26, 12-13 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
58% (43-87)
Field Goal %
76% (41-90)
46% (13-28)
Three Point %
26% (7-27)
46% (7-12)
Free Throw %
26% (16-21)
0
Turnovers
1
52
Rebounds
51
11
Largest Lead
10
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Referee:Gary Zielinski
Referee:Ron Garretson
Referee:Scott Twardoski
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 43-87 | 41-90 |
| Field Goal % | 58 | 76 |
| 3PT | 13-28 | 7-27 |
| Three Point % | 46 | 26 |
| FT | 7-12 | 16-21 |
| Free Throw % | 46 | 26 |
| Rebounds | 52 | 51 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 8 | 8 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 39 | 35 |
| Assists | 6 | 8 |
| Steals | 14 | 7 |
| Blocks | 17 | 12 |
| Total Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 12 | 11 |
| Fast Break Points | 8 | 6 |
| Points in Paint | -1 | -1 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 5 | 9 |
| Largest Lead | 11 | 10 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Eastern Conference
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 46 | 36 | .561 | - | L1 |
| Orlando | 45 | 37 | .549 | 1 | L1 |
| Charlotte | 44 | 38 | .537 | 2 | W1 |
| Miami | 43 | 39 | .524 | 3 | W2 |
| Washington | 17 | 65 | .207 | 29 | L10 |
NBA News
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 42, puts Thunder on verge of sweep
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who took criticism from the Suns' Dillon Brooks after Game 2 for so-called foul-baiting, dominated Saturday's Game 3 with a career playoff-high 42 points to put the Thunder one win away from a series sweep.
16m
Suns' Booker injures ankle on Dort's trip, questions intent
Suns star Devin Booker briefly let Saturday's Game 3 with a left ankle injury and said he didn't know if the Thunder's Lu Dort purposely stuck his foot out to trip him.
32m
SGA dominates as Thunder take 3-0 lead
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops 42 points as the Thunder take Game 3 and take a commanding series lead over the Suns.
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