📅 Game Information
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Date / Time: Saturday night / Sunday early morning, November 8, 2025, at 1:00 AM EST
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Venue: FTX Arena – Miami, Florida
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Home Team: Miami Heat (4‑3, 2‑0 at home)
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Away Team: Charlotte Hornets (3‑5, 1‑3 on the road)
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Competition: NBA Regular Season
📺 How to Watch in the U.S.
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ESPN / ABC: National broadcast for U.S. viewers
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NBA League Pass: Streaming live on mobile devices, tablets, and computers
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Local Sports Networks: Sun Sports (Miami) and Bally Sports South (Charlotte) may carry regional coverage
🌎 How to Watch Internationally
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NBA League Pass International: Live streaming for fans outside the U.S.
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Regional TV channels: Depending on your country, check local sports networks for NBA coverage
🔍 Match Analysis
Miami Heat:
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The Heat have a strong start at home with 2‑0 at FTX Arena.
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Key players like Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler are expected to lead both offense and defense.
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Maintaining momentum at home is crucial for their early-season success.
Charlotte Hornets:
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Hornets are struggling on the road with a 1‑3 record in away games.
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LaMelo Ball is the primary playmaker and scorer; his performance is essential for any chance of an upset.
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Defense and limiting turnovers will be critical against Miami’s fast-paced offense.
Head-to-Head:
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Historically, Miami has the advantage at home against Charlotte.
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Statistical models suggest Heat have around a 70% chance of winning this matchup.
🏀 Players to Watch
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Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo (C), Jimmy Butler (SF) – defensive anchors and offensive leaders
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Charlotte Hornets: LaMelo Ball (PG), Miles Bridges (SF) – key offensive weapons and creators
🎯 Game Prediction
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Miami Heat are favored to win, especially with home-court advantage.
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Charlotte Hornets can create scoring opportunities if LaMelo Ball and supporting players execute well.
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Expected result: Miami Heat victory, but the Hornets may keep it competitive in bursts.
💡 Tips to Watch
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Set a calendar reminder for 1:00 AM EST / adjust for your time zone.
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Use official streaming platforms like NBA League Pass or ESPN to ensure high-quality live coverage.
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Follow live stats and commentary on NBA.com or ESPN for up-to-date game developments.
