The Hornets won their first playoff game since 2002 on Saturday as they held home court against the Heat, cutting Miami's series lead to 2-1. 

Charlotte's defense, which had been torched in the first two games in Miami, returned to form back home holding the Heat to 80 points on 34.2 percent shooting and forcing 14 turnovers. The Hornets were able to force the Heat into taking jump shots and kept Hassan Whiteside from getting easy looks inside on lobs or putbacks.