Malik Monk added 36 points with 9 3-pointers off the bench as Hornets made a comeback and thrashed Heat 129-121. Hornets were 10 points behind when the clock showed 2:47 and an impressive comeback against last year’s runner-up was all the more surprising. Devonte’ Graham also ended the night with 24 points on Monday night. Monk rallied Hornets past Heat with last-minute 3 pointers.
Other’s contribution was 19 points 12 rebounds by Cody Zeller, 19 points by Gordon Hayward, 14 points, and seven assists by LaMelo Ball. Miami put up a hell of a fight with Jimmy Butler on 25 points and Bam Adebayo on 23 for, and 19 more from Max Strus. Hornets in the end had 2 three-pointers for the night and posted season-high points with 30 assists.