Improved Hornets open long homestand vs. Heat

The revitalized Charlotte Hornets will work on better play at home when they face the Miami Heat on Tuesday to open a run of seven consecutive games in their own arena.

The Hornets are just 14-17 in home games this season, while going 20-17 on the road.

"We play a lot of really good competition and sometimes you can be too comfortable being home for that many days," Hornets coach Charles Lee said. "The road, at times, makes you uncomfortable, makes you hungry, and we have to have...