Miami Heat vs. Hornets preseason preview, injury report, and info: Preview
With all of the injuries, some young players will have another great opportunity to prove themselves in tonight’s game. This is especially true on the Miami Heat.
Players such as Micah Potter and Javonte Smart are fighting to show that they belong on an NBA roster. Though they probably won’t end up with the Heat, maybe there’s another team out there willing to throw them a two-way contract.
Meanwhile, the Heat have some players who are also fighting for a spot in the regular-season rotation. If these guys play well enough in preseason, they could find themselves with a real opportunity this season.
Great examples of these players include Max Strus and KZ Okpala. Strus needs to continue to consistently shoot well, while Okpala needs to show that he can be a capable three-point shooter.
As for the Hornets, they are just looking to get on track this year. Their first two games have been rough and they desperately need a win.
If they start shooting the ball better they could be a dangerous team, but the Heat need to make sure that doesn’t happen. Just because Charlotte has been struggling doesn’t mean the Heat can win this one easily.
The good thing for Miami is that their young guys are going to be giving it 110% out there. They want to prove that they belong in the NBA, and the best way to do that is by contributing to a win.