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LaMelo Ball pulls a dirty move on Bam Adebayo during play-in game

LaMelo Ball sparked backlash during Tuesday’s play-in tournament game with a dirty move that he pulled. Ball and the Charlotte Hornets hosted the Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat for the Eastern Conference’s 9/10 play-in game.

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Hornets, Heat Drop Starting Lineups for Play-In Tournament Matchup

We've got postseason basketball in the Queen City. Here at the bottom of the hour, the Charlotte Hornets will host the Miami Heat in the first game of the Play-In Tournament.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 14

Coach Lee Expects The Hive to be 'Lit' for the Hornets' NBA Play-In Tournament Game

The time has officially come - the Charlotte Hornets are hosting postseason hoops at Spectrum Center for the first time in a decade. Build it, and they will come, they say, and that has certainly been the case in the second half of the season.

NBA News / EasySportz / April 14

Hornets Host Heat in Win or Go Home Clash

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s win or go home in Buzz City. The Charlotte Hornets host the Miami Heat tonight in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament, with the 9 vs.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The NBA instituted the three-point line during the 1979-80 season. How many of the league leaders in three-pointers made for every season since then can you name in five minutes?

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LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 14

Three Things Fans Need to Know Today about the Hornets vs Heat Play-In Matchup

For the first time in a decade, there is postseason basketball being played at the Spectrum Center. Similar to the last time there was postseason ball in Charlotte, the Miami Heat will be in town to face off with the Charlotte Hornets in a game that could end the Heat season.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 14

Stephen A. Smith Has Bold LaMelo Ball Prediction for Hornets' Play-In vs. Heat

The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Miami Heat tonight in the first contest of the NBA's Play-In Tournament for the East. It's rather unfamiliar territory for these young Hornets, but not for LaMelo Ball.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14

How Pacers’ NBA Finals run sparked Hornets’ group text that changed everything in Charlotte

The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the plesant surprises of the 2025-26 NBA season. Projected to be a bottom-feeder team like most years, Charlotte shocked the NBA world this year.

LaMelo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14

Kemba Walker reveals secret to Hornets star LaMelo Ball destroying toxic narratives

Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Kemba Walker pointed to LaMelo Ball’s commitment to discipline and leadership as the driving force behind his turnaround, as Charlotte prepares to open its Play-In run Tuesday night against the Miami Heat at 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14

Dell Curry’s ‘hungry’ mic drop on Hornets flipping sad-sack narrative on its head

The Charlotte Hornets are currently gearing up for their NBA play-in nine vs ten game on Tuesday night against the Miami Heat at home. The Hornets stumbled a bit at the end of the season, but still had a successful second half of the campaign, blowing away expectations and establishing themselves as a young team on the rise in the East.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 14

Charlotte Hornets Playoff Rotation: What's Changing vs. Miami

Our long national nightmare is over -- the Charlotte Hornets are back in the NBA postseason. For the first time since getting blown out by the Atlanta Hawks as the ten seed in the 2022 Play-In Tournament, the Hornets have earned another chance to win their way into the playoffs via the Play-In.

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Kon Knueppel News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Kon Knueppel’s Historic Shooting Sets Stage for Must-Watch Playoff Debut With Hornets

Kon Knueppel’s rookie season was never supposed to look like this. Not this polished, not this historic, and certainly not this dangerous from beyond the arc.

Jaime Jaquez News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Jaime Jaquez Jr. reacts to his sister Gabriela Jaquez getting drafted by the Chicago Sky

Jaime Jaquez Jr. is no longer the only pro in the family. On Monday, Jaquez’s sister, Gabriela Jaquez, was selected fifth overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 14

NBA Play-In Preview: Hornets Look to End Miami Curse

If Eric Collins doesn’t believe in the announcer’s curse, why should we? There’s no point in avoiding it. Because I’m not sure about fans, but I’m tired of thinking about it.

NBA News / LWOSports.com / April 14

3 Key Matchups That Will Decide Heat vs. Hornets

It’s that time of year again. The 2025-26 NBA regular season is in the books, and the Miami Heat are back in the NBA Play-In Tournament yet again. After a rollercoaster season, the 10th-seeded Heat are headed to Charlotte to take on the 9th-seeded Charlotte Hornets in a win-or-go-home elimination game.