Heat-Hornets with meaning . . . for first time since Purple Shirt Guy | Plus tiebreakers detailed

MIAMI — The last time the Miami Heat played a meaningful game against the Charlotte Hornets? You would have to go all the way back to the 2016 playoffs and Dwyane Wade vs. Purple Shirt Guy. It’s been that long, which makes the Heat’s Friday night visit to Charlotte that unique, with the teams in the midst of a heated battle for play-in/playoff positioning. For those whose NBA recollection ...