Ball and the rest of the Hornets are going to be tested in a road meeting with a Heat team with the No. 1-ranked defense in the league. The word suffocating might even be considered an understatement with the team allowing an average 39.2 percent shooting so far this season.

They’ve been one of the most disciplined teams right out of the gates this season, especially on the defensive end of the floor. It has led to them having the No. 1-ranked scoring defense with opponents averaging only 95 points per game against them.



Miami is also averaging 62 rebounds per game this season, which pretty much nulls any second-chance shot opportunities.
Give me the home team, better defensive team and Miami should pull away in the 2nd half and get a double digit win and cover.