Charlotte has won three in a row. The Hornets are playing far better right now than the Heat. Charlotte has confidence and is the fresher, deeper team. The Hornets also have home-court advantage and a chip on their shoulder, a hungry bunch determined to earn respect and attention, which they haven't gotten yet. This is their chance - and everything lines up in their favor, including a fair price in which to back them.

The Heat are showing their age. They are averaging only 84.3 points during their last three games while shooting less than 39 percent from the floor. Dwayne Wade doesn't have it anymore at 34. Neither does Joe Johnson and Luol Deng. Goran Dragic isn't playing as well as he did earlier and Hassan Whiteside can't be counted on to score in the paint. Miami's bench isn't as good as Charlotte's either. Nicolas Batum is back, too, for the Hornets providing a further boost.

The Heat have failed to cover in eight of their last nine road games. They have lost in five of their last six road games at Charlotte.

The Hornets have won 32 of their 43 home games this season. This is their moment.