When your back is firmly, entirely against the wall, your desperation tends to guide your decisions. So here Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat were, in a win-in-Charlotte-or-go-home-for-good game, and -- while ultimately the result was a wrenching, season-ending defeat -- the coach's maneuvers showed everyone where things stood by the end.
The Charlotte Hornets punched their ticket to the next phase of the 2026 NBA Play-in Tournament. Meanwhile, LaMelo Ball literally landed punches after the Hornets’ thrilling 127-126 win over the Miami Heat at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday.
Udonis Haslem believes one small decision could have changed the Miami Heat’s Play-In loss to the Charlotte Hornets, pointing to a key defensive moment late in the game.
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra did not mince words Tuesday when speaking about LaMelo Ball’s dirty play on Bam Adebayo. The Charlotte Hornets star swiped at Adebayo’s legs as the All-Star center was off balance along the baseline during their play-in tournament matchup at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
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.
The Heat–Hornets overtime thriller on Tuesday was marred by what Miami coach Erik Spoelstra called a “stupid play.” Charlotte pulled out a 127-126 play-in tournament victory with LaMelo Ball scoring the game-winning layup.
The Heat compete but lost to the Hornets. Lamelo Ball made a two-point layup with four seconds left to ensure the Hornets move to the next round. The Heat practically won the game when Tyler Herro got fouled on a three-point attempt.
It was play-in time for the Miami Heat tonight. Walking into Charlotte against a top ranking offense, as they've been lighting it up on that end of the floor since the new calendar year.
There was the insertion of Mike Miller during the 2013 NBA Finals against San Antonio. And the move of Chris Bosh to center, with Shane Battier at power forward, in the 2012 postseason.
With the Miami Heat entering the play-in tournament on Tuesday night in a do-or-die game against the Charlotte Hornets, there’s no denying that the team will be active in the offseason in trying to add another star.
The Miami Heat’s frustrating regular season has finally come to a close as they finish 43-39 and in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. They’ll end up playing the Charlotte Hornets tonight at 7:30 PM Eastern on Amazon Prime in the 9/10 win-or-go-home Play-In game.
The Miami Heat are on the road on Tuesday night as they face off against the Charlotte Hornets in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament. For Miami, they enter the Play-In Tournament as the No.
The NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award is given to the player who provides invaluable bench contributions over the course of a season. How many of the past winners can you name in five minutes?
A serious kidney condition ended Alonzo Mourning’s NBA career, but not his fight. The Miami Heat legend overcame FSGS to make a comeback never before seen in the history of the league.
The Miami Heat find themselves in a familiar position: they are home! The Miami Heat will be fighting through the play-in tournament once again. But while the stakes are obvious for the team, they’re even more personal for a few key players.
The Miami Heat are once again in a familiar position, playing meaningful basketball in April without a guaranteed spot in the NBA Playoffs. As the 2025–26
The Heat are promoting guard Jahmir Young from his two-way contract to a standard NBA deal, according to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. Young will receive a two-year contract, his agent told Shams Charania of ESPN.
The Heat have officially waived guard Terry Rozier, as relayed by Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. The move had been expected for weeks.