Miami Heat set franchise record with 53-point first quarter against Charlotte Hornets
The Miami Heat scored 53 points in the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, a franchise record for any quarter and the second-highest scoring opening period in NBA history. The NBA record for first quarters is held by Golden State, which scored 55 in the first 12 minutes against Portland on April 9, 2023. Miami made 10 3-pointers in the quarter and led 53-33 when the period was complete.