Scouting report: This is the fourth of six exhibitions for the Heat and the second of three at home. … The Heat enter 1-2 in the preseason, coming off Saturday's 93-90 loss in Orlando, when center Hassan Whiteside had with 17 points and 15 rebounds. … The Heat won their previous home exhibition 96-90 against the Hawks, with another home exhibition to follow Wednesday against the Wizards. … The Heat went 2-2 against the Hornets last season, with the teams again to meet four times this season. … This is the third of five exhibitions for the Hornets, their first since Wednesday's 108-106 victory in Detroit, when first-round pick Malik Monk scored 19 points. … In addition to Monk, the Hornets added Dwight Howard in the offseason, as well as second-round pick Dwayne Bacon, the forward out of Florida State. … A.J. Hammons (flu) is questionable for the Heat. … Nicolas Batum (elbow) and Treveon Graham (hamstring) are out for the Hornets.