Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat Match Player Stats
The charlotte hornets vs miami heat match player stats from this matchup tell the story of a game that changed dramatically after halftime. Charlotte defeated Miami 136-106 at Spectrum Center, using a 40-point fourth quarter to turn a competitive contest into a 30-point victory. LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 30 points and 13 assists, while Coby White added 24 points and Kon Knueppel scored 22. For Miami, Tyler Herro finished with 20 points and eight rebounds.
The numbers reveal much more than the final score. Charlotte shot 53% from the field and 40% from three-point range, while Miami managed only 40% shooting overall and 19% from beyond the arc. The Hornets also finished with more rebounds, assists, steals, and made three-pointers.
There is one date detail worth clarifying before examining the numbers. The supplied game information identifies the contest as March 18, 2026, while the official NBA game page lists it as Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The game ID, final score, venue, and statistical details match the official NBA record. This article therefore focuses on the verified box-score information and uses the supplied date reference where appropriate.
Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat Match Player Stats
The clearest way to understand this game is to begin with the complete team comparison.
| Category | Miami Heat | Charlotte Hornets |
| Final Score | 106 | 136 |
| Field Goals | 36-89 | 51-96 |
| Field Goal % | 40% | 53% |
| Three-Pointers | 7-36 | 17-42 |
| Three-Point % | 19% | 40% |
| Free Throws | 27-34 | 17-21 |
| Free Throw % | 79% | 81% |
| Rebounds | 43 | 48 |
| Assists | 26 | 32 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 13 |
| Steals | 4 | 11 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 12 | 10 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 31 | 38 |
| Personal Fouls | 22 | 25 |
The difference in shooting efficiency stands out immediately. Charlotte made 51 of 96 field-goal attempts, while Miami made 36 of 89. That produced a 15-percentage-point advantage in field-goal percentage.
The three-point gap was even more significant. Charlotte converted 17 of 42 attempts, compared with only 7 of 36 for Miami. That is a difference of 30 percentage points from long range.
Charlotte also protected the ball slightly better, committing 13 turnovers compared with Miami’s 15. The Hornets converted that cleaner possession profile into 11 steals and 32 assists.
The official NBA box score confirms the 136-106 final score and the individual player statistics from the game.
How the Game Changed Quarter by Quarter
The final margin can make the contest look one-sided from the opening tip. It was not.
Miami actually stayed close through the first half.
| Quarter | Miami Heat | Charlotte Hornets |
| First | 24 | 26 |
| Second | 33 | 33 |
| Third | 31 | 37 |
| Fourth | 18 | 40 |
| Final | 106 | 136 |
Charlotte led by only two points after the first quarter. The second period was completely even at 33-33.
That means the Hornets entered halftime ahead by only two points.
The game broke open in the second half.
Charlotte outscored Miami 37-31 in the third quarter, extending the lead to eight points. Then the Hornets produced their biggest offensive burst of the night in the fourth, scoring 40 points while holding Miami to 18.
That 22-point fourth-quarter differential explains much of the final margin.
The official NBA recap also highlighted Charlotte’s huge fourth quarter and LaMelo Ball’s 30-point, 13-assist performance.
Why the Fourth Quarter Matters
A 40-point fourth quarter is important because it was not simply the result of one player getting hot.
Charlotte’s overall shooting efficiency remained excellent, and its ball movement continued to create quality scoring opportunities. The Hornets finished with 32 assists on 51 made field goals.
That works out to roughly 63% of Charlotte’s made baskets being assisted.
For comparison, Miami recorded 26 assists on 36 made field goals, or roughly 72%. The difference shows that Miami did not necessarily lack passing opportunities. The larger problem was converting those opportunities into efficient scoring.
Charlotte’s 17 made three-pointers also meant that its offensive efficiency remained difficult for Miami to match once the game became more open.
LaMelo Ball’s 30 Points and 13 Assists
LaMelo Ball was the central figure in Charlotte’s offensive performance.
He finished with:
- 30 points
- 6 rebounds
- 13 assists
- 5 turnovers
- 1 steal
The 30 points made him Charlotte’s leading scorer, while his 13 assists were also the highest total in the game.
The combination is particularly important. Ball was not simply scoring in isolation. He was also responsible for creating a substantial portion of Charlotte’s offense for teammates.
His 13 assists were more than double Miami’s individual assist leader, Jaime Jaquez Jr., who recorded six.
The five turnovers are the main negative statistic in Ball’s line. High-usage creators naturally carry more turnover responsibility because they handle the ball frequently, but those possessions still matter when evaluating overall efficiency.
In this particular game, however, Charlotte’s overall turnover total remained below Miami’s. The Hornets committed 13 turnovers compared with 15 for the Heat.
That allowed Ball’s aggressive playmaking to remain productive within a generally controlled team possession profile.
Coby White Provides Major Bench Scoring
Coby White finished with 24 points, making him Charlotte’s second-highest scorer.
His contribution was especially useful because it prevented Miami from concentrating its defensive attention exclusively on Ball.
White’s scoring gave Charlotte another perimeter option and helped maintain offensive pressure across different lineups.
The official game recap specifically identified White’s 24 points off the bench as a major part of Charlotte’s performance.
For readers studying player statistics, this is an important distinction. A team’s scoring output is not determined only by its highest scorer. A productive second scoring option can change how defensive possessions are structured.
Kon Knueppel’s Efficient 22 Points
Rookie Kon Knueppel added 22 points.
According to the official box score, Knueppel shot 8 of 14 from the field, 2 of 6 from three-point range, and 4 of 4 at the free-throw line. He also recorded two rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block.
His 57.1% field-goal shooting was one of the more efficient high-volume performances for Charlotte.
Knueppel also finished with a positive plus/minus figure of +27 in the official box score.
That number should not be treated as an individual measure of everything a player did correctly or incorrectly. Plus/minus is heavily influenced by team lineups and game context. Still, it provides useful context when combined with his scoring efficiency and defensive activity.
Miles Bridges Delivers a Double-Double
Miles Bridges produced a balanced statistical line:
- 14 points
- 10 rebounds
- 2 assists
- 2 steals
- 1 block
The 10 rebounds gave Bridges a double-double.
His contribution was not primarily about high-volume scoring. Instead, his value appeared across several categories.
Ten rebounds helped Charlotte control the defensive glass, while two steals and a block added defensive activity.
The Hornets finished with 38 defensive rebounds compared with Miami’s 31, so the work of Bridges and Charlotte’s other frontcourt players helped limit second-chance opportunities.
Moussa Diabate Controls the Glass
Moussa Diabate recorded 13 rebounds, the highest total by any player in the game.
His complete line was:
- 8 points
- 13 rebounds
- 4 assists
- 2 steals
- 1 block
The 13 rebounds were particularly valuable because Miami had 12 offensive rebounds as a team.
That means Charlotte could not completely eliminate Miami’s second-chance opportunities. However, Charlotte’s 38 defensive rebounds helped offset that pressure.
Diabate’s four assists also added an unusual playmaking element for a frontcourt player in this particular box score.
Brandon Miller Adds 16 Points
Brandon Miller finished with 16 points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal.
His scoring gave Charlotte another player in double figures and helped create a broad offensive distribution.
Charlotte ultimately had several players contributing meaningful scoring totals rather than relying exclusively on Ball.
That distribution is visible in the scoring figures:
- LaMelo Ball: 30
- Coby White: 24
- Kon Knueppel: 22
- Brandon Miller: 16
- Miles Bridges: 14
Five Charlotte players reached at least 14 points.
That is a major feature of the game when examining the team totals rather than focusing only on the top scorer.
Charlotte’s Other Player Contributions
The rest of the Hornets’ box score included several smaller but still relevant contributions.
Grant Williams recorded eight points, two rebounds, and two assists.
Xavier Tillman finished with six points, three rebounds, and one assist.
Ryan Kalkbrenner recorded four points and one rebound.
Pat Connaughton scored 24 points, grabbed three rebounds, and added three assists.
Josh Green finished with two rebounds and no points.
Tre Mann contributed two points, one rebound, and one assist.
Sion James recorded two points, four rebounds, and two assists.
Together, these contributions helped Charlotte maintain scoring depth throughout the contest.
Tyler Herro Leads Miami’s Scoring
Tyler Herro was Miami’s leading scorer with 20 points.
His final line included:
- 20 points
- 8 rebounds
- 5 assists
- 1 steal
Herro also made all nine of his free-throw attempts.
That free-throw accuracy helped him reach 20 points despite Miami’s difficult night from three-point range.
His eight rebounds tied Kel’el Ware for Miami’s team high.
The official ESPN box score lists Herro with 20 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and one steal.
Norman Powell Scores 17 for Miami
Norman Powell finished with 17 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one block.
He shot 7 of 17 from the field and 1 of 4 from three-point range.
His six rebounds were second only to the eight-rebound totals recorded by Herro and Ware among Miami players.
Powell’s scoring was useful, but Miami needed greater efficiency across the lineup to keep pace with Charlotte’s 53% field-goal shooting.
Pelle Larsson Adds 14 Points
Pelle Larsson scored 14 points and added two rebounds.
He was effective at the free-throw line, making seven of eight attempts.
However, Miami’s overall three-point shooting remained a major limitation.
The Heat made only seven three-pointers all night. Charlotte made 17.
That 10-shot difference from behind the arc translated into 30 additional points from made threes for Charlotte.
Keshad Johnson Provides Energy
Keshad Johnson contributed 15 points, five rebounds, one assist, three steals, and one block.
His three steals were especially notable because Miami recorded only four steals as a team.
Johnson therefore accounted for most of Miami’s individual steals.
His defensive activity was one of the more productive elements of Miami’s bench performance, even though Charlotte’s overall defensive numbers were stronger.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Leads Miami in Assists
Jaime Jaquez Jr. finished with six assists, one rebound, and six points.
The six assists were Miami’s highest individual total.
Davion Mitchell added five assists along with four points and three rebounds.
Together, those two players provided a meaningful portion of Miami’s playmaking.
Still, the Heat finished with only 26 assists as a team while Charlotte had 32.
The six-assist team difference was another indicator that Charlotte was generating more collective offensive production.
Bam Adebayo and Nikola Jovic Were Unavailable
Two important Miami names did not appear in the active statistical production.
Bam Adebayo was listed as DNP due to the coach’s decision in the supplied data, while Nikola Jovic was listed as DNP because of a right calf issue.
The official NBA recap specifically reported that Adebayo was unavailable and described Miami as short-handed.
This matters when interpreting the team statistics.
A box score records what happened on the floor, but player availability provides context for why particular lineups and roles appeared.
It would be misleading to look at Miami’s offensive numbers without acknowledging that context.
Miami Heat Shooting Breakdown
Miami’s shooting numbers were the clearest statistical weakness.
The Heat finished:
- 36 of 89 from the field
- 7 of 36 from three
- 27 of 34 from the free-throw line
The 40% field-goal percentage was significantly below Charlotte’s 53%.
The three-point number was even more damaging.
Miami’s 19% three-point shooting meant the team converted fewer than one of every five attempts from deep.
In a modern NBA game, a team can overcome a poor three-point night through free throws, offensive rebounds, transition scoring, or dominant interior efficiency.
Miami did earn 34 free-throw attempts and made 27.
The problem was that Charlotte combined efficient shooting with a much stronger three-point conversion rate.
Charlotte’s Shooting Advantage
Charlotte’s shooting profile was considerably more efficient:
- 51 of 96 from the field
- 17 of 42 from three
- 17 of 21 from the free-throw line
The Hornets shot 53% overall and 40% from three.
That combination created a significant scoring advantage.
Charlotte did not need to depend on free throws to generate points. The team scored efficiently from the field and created enough three-point production to stretch the Heat defense.
The 17 made threes also helped explain why Charlotte could score 136 points despite attempting only 21 free throws.
Rebounding Comparison
Charlotte won the overall rebounding battle 48-43.
The most important difference came on the defensive glass.
Charlotte collected 38 defensive rebounds compared with 31 for Miami.
Miami did have an advantage in offensive rebounds, recording 12 compared with Charlotte’s 10.
That shows the Heat were capable of creating second chances, but Charlotte’s superior defensive rebounding helped close possessions.
Diabate’s 13 rebounds and Bridges’ 10 were especially important components of Charlotte’s overall total.
Ball Movement and Turnovers
Charlotte recorded 32 assists and 13 turnovers.
Miami recorded 26 assists and 15 turnovers.
The six-assist difference is meaningful because Charlotte combined better ball movement with fewer turnovers.
This is one of the strongest indicators that Charlotte’s offense was functioning efficiently as a team.
Ball personally accounted for 13 assists, exactly half of Charlotte’s total.
That does not mean every Charlotte scoring possession came directly from him, but it does show how heavily the offense benefited from his creation.
Defensive Activity
Charlotte recorded 11 steals compared with four for Miami.
Both teams finished with three blocks.
The seven-steal difference is significant.
Steals can create transition opportunities, disrupt offensive rhythm, and produce possessions without requiring a defensive rebound.
Charlotte’s 11 steals also fit the broader story of a team that became more aggressive as the game progressed.
Miami’s 15 turnovers were not dramatically higher than Charlotte’s 13, but the combination of turnovers and missed shots gave the Hornets more opportunities to build separation.
Why the 30-Point Margin Developed
The final 30-point margin came from several smaller statistical differences rather than one isolated category.
Charlotte had:
- Better field-goal efficiency.
- Much better three-point shooting.
- More assists.
- More steals.
- More total rebounds.
- Fewer turnovers.
- A dominant fourth quarter.
Miami had advantages in some areas, particularly free-throw attempts and offensive rebounds, but those strengths were not enough to compensate for the shooting gap.
The most obvious statistical swing was from three-point range.
Charlotte made 10 more three-pointers.
That alone represented a 30-point difference in made three-point value.
The final margin was also shaped by Charlotte’s 40-point fourth quarter.
Season Series Context
The supplied season-series information shows Miami winning three of the four meetings, with Charlotte winning the final meeting.
The four listed results were:
| Game | Result |
| Game 1 | Miami 144, Charlotte 117 |
| Game 2 | Miami 126, Charlotte 108 |
| Game 3 | Charlotte 120, Miami 128 |
| Game 4 | Miami 106, Charlotte 136 |
Based on those supplied results, Miami won the season series 3-1 despite Charlotte taking the final matchup.
That context is useful because one game does not describe the entire season matchup.
The final meeting was therefore a clear statistical reversal from the first three contests in terms of the winning team’s offensive output.
What the Player Stats Reveal
The most useful way to read a box score is to connect individual numbers to team outcomes.
LaMelo Ball’s 30 points and 13 assists show both scoring and creation.
Coby White’s 24 points demonstrate the value of secondary scoring.
Knueppel’s 22 points on efficient shooting added another perimeter threat.
Bridges and Diabate combined for 23 rebounds, giving Charlotte substantial frontcourt production.
On Miami’s side, Herro’s 20 points, eight rebounds, and five assists represented a strong individual workload.
Powell added 17 points, while Larsson and Johnson also reached double figures.
But Miami’s individual scoring was not supported by enough team shooting efficiency.
This is why individual player stats should always be viewed alongside team totals.
A Practical Way to Read This Box Score
Readers often search for player stats because they want a quick answer to questions such as who scored the most, who had the most assists, or who controlled the boards.
A deeper reading involves five steps.
Step 1: Check the Final Score
The first question is whether the game was close or one-sided.
Charlotte won 136-106.
Step 2: Check Shooting Efficiency
Charlotte shot 53% compared with Miami’s 40%.
That immediately identifies a major difference.
Step 3: Check Three-Point Production
Charlotte made 17 threes.
Miami made seven.
This is one of the most important statistical explanations for the result.
Step 4: Check Possession Statistics
Charlotte committed 13 turnovers, while Miami committed 15.
The Hornets also recorded 11 steals.
Step 5: Check Individual Roles
Ball handled primary creation.
White and Knueppel provided secondary scoring.
Bridges and Diabate contributed heavily on the glass.
Herro carried much of Miami’s offensive production.
This method provides a clearer picture than simply looking at the top scorer.
Key Statistical Takeaways
Several numbers summarize the game particularly well.
30 points: Charlotte’s final margin of victory.
40 points: Charlotte’s fourth-quarter scoring total.
30 points: LaMelo Ball’s scoring output.
13 assists: Ball’s game-leading assist total.
24 points: Coby White’s scoring contribution.
22 points: Kon Knueppel’s scoring total.
13 rebounds: Moussa Diabate’s game-high rebounding figure.
17 made threes: Charlotte’s total from long range.
7 made threes: Miami’s total from long range.
53%: Charlotte’s field-goal percentage.
40%: Miami’s field-goal percentage.
11 steals: Charlotte’s team total.
These figures provide a compact statistical explanation for the 136-106 result.
How the Game Fits Into the Season Picture
The supplied records entering the game were 38-31 for Miami and 35-34 for Charlotte.
That placed both teams in meaningful late-season territory.
The result moved Charlotte to 35-34 in the supplied game data while Miami remained at 38-31.
The official recap noted that Charlotte had won nine of its previous 12 games and was positioned 10th in the Eastern Conference at the time of the matchup. It also reported that Miami entered the game after a seven-game winning streak before losing its second straight.
That context helps explain why the matchup carried more importance than a routine regular-season game.
Source for the Official Box Score
For readers who want to verify individual minutes, shooting splits, plus/minus figures, and other official game information, the NBA official box score provides the primary reference.
The official record includes player-by-player shooting, rebounding, assists, steals, blocks, turnovers, fouls, points, and plus/minus information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the most points for the Charlotte Hornets?
LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 30 points. He also recorded 13 assists and six rebounds.
Who led the Miami Heat in scoring?
Tyler Herro led Miami with 20 points. He also finished with eight rebounds and five assists.
Who had the most rebounds in the game?
Moussa Diabate led all players with 13 rebounds for Charlotte.
Who had the most assists?
LaMelo Ball recorded a game-high 13 assists. Jaime Jaquez Jr. led Miami with six assists.
What was the final score?
Charlotte defeated Miami 136-106 at Spectrum Center.
How did Charlotte win by 30 points?
The biggest statistical differences were Charlotte’s 53% field-goal shooting, 40% three-point shooting, 17 made three-pointers, 32 assists, 11 steals, and dominant 40-point fourth quarter. Miami shot 40% overall and 19% from three.
Conclusion
The charlotte hornets vs miami heat match player stats show a game that was competitive for two quarters before Charlotte separated itself after halftime.
LaMelo Ball’s 30 points and 13 assists provided the headline performance, but the result was built on much more than one player. Coby White supplied 24 points, Kon Knueppel added 22, Miles Bridges produced a double-double, and Moussa Diabate controlled the boards with 13 rebounds.
Miami received 20 points from Tyler Herro, along with useful scoring from Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson, and Keshad Johnson. However, the Heat struggled to convert from three-point range, making only seven of 36 attempts.
The clearest statistical contrast was shooting. Charlotte made 51 field goals at a 53% rate and connected on 17 three-pointers. Miami made 36 field goals at 40% and only seven threes.
The fourth quarter ultimately turned those differences into a decisive result. Charlotte scored 40 points in the final period while Miami managed 18.
Viewed as a complete box-score performance, the matchup illustrates why individual scoring totals are only one part of player evaluation. Assists, rebounds, shooting efficiency, turnovers, steals, lineup context, and quarter-by-quarter performance all contribute to understanding how a game actually unfolded.
