Charlotte Hornets @ Miami Heat: Dec 27, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Away
6:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, December 27, 2026
Miami HeatHeat
0-4 · Home

Hornets vs Heat tips off at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at Kaseya Center, Miami. TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), WPLG Local 10 (Heat).

How to Watch Hornets vs Heat: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, December 27, 20266:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Heat WPLG Local 10
Stream
NBA League PassHornets: DAZN · Heat: Local 10+
Arena
Kaseya CenterMiami

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Coby WhiteHornetsGDay-To-DayCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026
Pelle LarssonHeatGDay-To-DayFingerOct 24, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Hornets

Heat

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hornets vs Heat Preview

The Hornets are 3-1 this season, while the Heat are 0-4 this season.

The Heat won last season's series 3-1. The Hornets rank 2nd in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (28.5 points per game).

Hornets vs Heat Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesHornets 1-0
2025-26 season seriesHeat 3-1Playoffs: Hornets 1-0

Previous meetings

Hornets vs Heat Season Stats 2026-27

Hornets 4 GPHeat 4 GP
104.0#29
Points per game
109.0#28
111.0#11
Opponent points
121.8#24
41.5%#28
Field goal %
43.2%#25
29.8%#26
Three-point %
30.6%#25
87.0%#2
Free throw %
72.1%#26
47.8#7
Rebounds
40.8#27
21.5#29
Assists
24.8#21
6.8#24
Steals
8.3#19
5.3#13
Blocks
5.0#17
17.8#26
Turnovers
14.3#8

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons3-0–
276ers3-10.5
3Hornets3-10.5
4Celtics2-11.0
5Raptors2-11.0
13Knicks0-33.0
14Nets0-33.0
15Heat0-43.5

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Hornets vs Heat FAQs

What time does Hornets vs Heat start?

The Charlotte Hornets play the Miami Heat on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami. Tip-off is 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT).

What channel is Hornets vs Heat on?

Local TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), WPLG Local 10 (Heat). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Hornets and Heat records?

Going into this game the Hornets were 3-1 and the Heat were 0-4 this season.

Who is injured for Hornets vs Heat?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Coby White (Hornets, day-to-day, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kon Knueppel (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kylan Boswell (Hornets, out, knee); Pelle Larsson (Heat, day-to-day, finger).

Who leads the Hornets vs Heat season series?

The Hornets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.

Who won the last Hornets vs Heat game?

The Hornets beat the Heat 115-110 on Oct 24, 2026 at home.

Where is Hornets vs Heat being played?

At Kaseya Center in Miami, the home arena of the Miami Heat.

Is Hornets vs Heat on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Hornets and Heat markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Local 10+ for Heat fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.