The Charlotte Hornets announced that guards LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton have both been downgraded to 'doubtful' to play in tonight's game against the Miami He

Norman Powell was a big help, as usual, finishing with 25 points (10 for 20 shooting) and shaking off a sprained ankle that briefly sent him to the Heat locker room late in the second quarter. He’s the first player in Heat history to score at least 20 in five of his first six games with the franchise.

Hornets injury report for Friday at Heat: Josh Green (L Shoulder Surgery), Grant Williams (R Knee Surgery) and Brandon Miller (L Shoulder Subluxation) are out. LaMelo Ball (R Ankle Impingement) is questionable Collin Sexton (Neck Strain) is probable.

The Miami Heat host the Portland Trail Blazers at the Kaseya Center on Saturday night in the second leg of a back-to-back, and you can watch it on Local 10.

Before the Miami Heat face the Charlotte Hornets for a second time this season, the injury bugged Heat have a chance to correct some things. Some keys to this game:

Donnie Rightside and Joe Raineri preview tonight's NBA Cup games. The Hornets take on the Heat, the Rockets battle the Spurs, and the Warriors face the Nuggets.