The Miami Heat will look to stay alive in their best of seven NBA playoff series against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.
Start Time: 8PM ET
Location: Charlotte
TV: ESPN TV
Point Spread Odds: Charlotte -2
Over Under Total: 191
Money Line: Miami -130 odds and Charlotte +110 odds
Notes: Charlotte takes the 3-2 series lead following the 90-88 road victory in Game 5 at the Miami Heat as a +6 point wagering underdog. The total went under 195 ½ points. Hornets hit on 39.3% from the field and connected on 12 of 24 from three. Marvin Williams had 17 points with eight rebounds hitting on 7 of 10 shots. Kemba Walker had 14 points and five assists but shot 4 of 18 from the floor. They survived with 6 of 27 from the field from their guards.
The Heat shot 42% from the field with 5 of 18 from three point range. Dwyane Wade had 25 points and five boards connecting on 11 of 19 shots. Luol Deng had 16 points and six boards in the defeat. They couldn’t take advantage of a plus nine rebounding edge.