The Miami Heat emerged victorious in a thrilling matchup against the Charlotte Hornets with a final score of 113-109. The game took place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, with a total attendance of 19,600 fans.

The Miami Heat got off to a strong start, leading the first quarter with a score of 25-22. The Charlotte Hornets fought back in the second quarter and managed to take a slim lead, outscoring the Miami Heat 30-28. The teams went into halftime with the Hornets holding a 52-53 advantage.

In the third quarter, both teams continued to battle fiercely, showcasing their offensive prowess. The Miami Heat scored 25 points, while the Hornets responded with 28 points. As the game entered the final quarter, the score was tied at 77-77.

In the closing minutes of the game, the Miami Heat displayed excellent teamwork and executed their plays to perfection. They outscored the Hornets 35-29 in the final quarter. This strong finish allowed the Heat to secure the victory with a final score of 113-109.

Tyler Herro was the leading scorer for the Miami Heat, contributing 22 points to the team's total. He was supported by Bam Adebayo, who added 13 points, and Josh Richardson, who contributed 7 points. Additionally, Kyle Lowry and Duncan Robinson made significant contributions with 3 and 2 points, respectively.

For the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball showcased his skills, contributing 17 points to the team's effort. Gordon Hayward and Terry Rozier supported him with 15 and 13 points, respectively. P.J. Washington and Mark Williams also played well, scoring 10 and 9 points, respectively.

Both teams displayed impressive defensive efforts throughout the game. The Miami Heat had a total of 6 blocks and 10 steals, while the Charlotte Hornets recorded 4 blocks and 10 steals. Rebounding was evenly matched, with the Heat and Hornets both securing 51 and 52 rebounds, respectively.

The Miami Heat took care of the ball well, committing only 19 turnovers, while the Charlotte Hornets had 17 turnovers. Both teams demonstrated discipline on the court, with the Heat committing 25 personal fouls and the Hornets recording 20 personal fouls.

With this victory, the Miami Heat will now prepare for their next game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 13, 2023. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets will look to bounce back in their next game against the Washington Wizards on October 12, 2023.