Final Score: Heat 101 - Hornets 86
Friday, December 27, 1996 at 7:00 PM ET

Heat @ Hornets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Heat
21-7 Rating 1720
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
50%
50%
Projected margin: Charlotte Hornets +1.2
Hornets
15-11 Rating 1601
Form: LWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Heat Hornets
All-time wins 16 13
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 104.7 102.2
Last meeting 105 97

Key Season Stats

Stat Heat Hornets
Games played 28 26
Avg points scored 91.8 93.2
Avg points conceded 86.7 93.2
Win percentage 75% 58%
Away win % / Home win % 88% 73%