Heat host Hornets for the second straight time in what is likely the last game played under the FTX Arena name.
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The Miami Heat (5-7) look to pick up a second win in as many games against the Charlotte Hornets (3-10) at home Saturday night. The game appears to also represent the final event to occur at the “FTX Arena” with an as-yet-announced new name replacing the now-bankrupt crypto currency firm that collapsed in bankruptcy earlier this week.
Tyler Herro remains out for the Heat with a left ankle sprain.
Hornets star Lamelo Ball is set to make his season debut after suffering an ankle sprain in the preseason.
The game will air locally on Bally Sports and on NBA League Pass beginning 8:00pm EST.
INACTIVE/INJURIES
MIAMI:
- Omer Yurtseven: Out – Not with team/Left Ankle; Impingement
- Victor Oladipo: Out – Left Knee; Tendinosis
- Tyler Herro: Out – Left Ankle; Sprain
- Dru Smith: Out – G League – Two-Way
CHARLOTTE:
- LaMelo Ball: Available – Left Ankle; Sprain
- Gordon Hayward: Out – Left Shoulder; Contusion
- Cody Martin: Out – Left Quad; Soreness
- Bryce McGowans: Out – G League – Two-Way
- Dennis Smith Jr. – Questionable – Left Ankle; Sprain
BROADCAST INFORMATION:
- TV: Watch the game live on Bally Sports Sun or NBA League Pass.
- Radio: Listen live on 95.7 The Game, WQAM 560, S: WAQI 710