The Heat defeated the Hornets, 104-103. Bam Adebayo recorded 18 points and five rebounds for the Heat, while Kyle Lowry added 15 points, three rebounds and five assists in the victory. LaMelo Ball tallied 19 points, eight rebounds and nine assists for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Heat improve to 4-0 in the preseason, while the Hornets fall to 1-2.