This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/hornets/onsi as Hornets can't overcome abysmal first quarter, drops to Heat in first NBA Cup game.

Despite the Heat missing Bam Adebayo because of a toe injury, the team was off to the races on Friday night against the Hornets in the first group play contest for the NBA Cup. As it has been the storyline all season, Miami would display its new and improved up-tempo offense that doesn't slow down for anyone.