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The 3 Miami Heat Players With the Most at Stake in the Play-In Game

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.

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Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets: Latest Injury Update Ahead of Play-In Elimination Game

The NBA has officially entered its business end, as the play-in tournament starts tonight. And one of the most intriguing matchups coming up will be the East Play-In Elimination game between the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets.

Bam Adebayo News / Hardwood Heroics / April 14

Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo Sends Clear Message as He is Admittedly Fed Up With Play-In Tournament

The Miami Heat ended the regular season with a 43-39 record to finish 10th in the Eastern Conference for the second consecutive year, and they face an uphill climb to qualify for the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / April 13

What the Heat should learn from an up and down regular season

The 82 game regular season has officially ended, and it has seen the Miami Heat finish 10th in the Eastern Conference locking them into the Play-in once again.

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Bill Simmons has epic Terry Rozier proposal for Heat vs. Hornets NBA play-in game

The Miami Heat formally waived Terry Rozier as they prepare to take on the Charlotte Hornets in their first game of the play-in tournament. The veteran guard had not played a single game for the Heat this season after federal charges related to his involvement in an alleged illegal sports gambling scheme were filed against him.

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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.

Bam Adebayo News / Miami Heat on SI / April 13

Bam Adebayo Joins Another Elite Club to Close Regular Season

Although the Miami Heat got stuck in the forbidden play-in for a fourth straight year and failed to meet their personal expectations. Their captain had one of the best seasons for a big man in team history as he was the first Miami Heat player to average 20/10 since Shaquille O'Neal did it in 2005.

Miami Heat News / Bleacher Report / April 13

Watch: Iconic Heat PA announcer’s final game

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets Play-In Preview

The Miami Heat enter the NBA Play-In Tournament with momentum and urgency. Miami closed the regular season with a 143-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, Apr.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 13

Heat vs. Hornets: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, Head-to-Head Stats, and Injury Updates (Apr 14)

LaMelo Ball has been spotted fooling around with his teammates. But as they take on the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament, things are about to get serious.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 13

Why the Charlotte Hornets Are a Bad Matchup for the Miami Heat in NBA Play In Tournament

The Miami Heat have been in this position before. Play-in pressure. Elimination stakes. Erik Spoelstra has already described it as a Game 7 environment where every possession matters.

Erik Spoelstra News / Hardwood Heroics / April 13

Erik Spoelstra Sends Bold Message on Play-In Pressure Ahead of Heat’s 4th Shot at Survival

Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat eye two wins in the play-in tournament to keep their season alive. Having participated in the competition four times, they are accustomed to being in the play-in round.

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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.

Bam Adebayo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12

Heat’s Bam Adebayo warns about ‘chaotic’ Hornets ahead of play-in clash

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 regular season coming to a close in a 143-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night, the team now prepares for an all-too-familiar path in the postseason.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 12

Hawks choose first-round matchup with Knicks on season's final day

With a win on the final day of the NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks could have clinched fifth place in the East and a first-round matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Instead, they sat their starters and let fate — and the Boston Celtics — decide their playoff seed.

More change coming for Bucks as Doc Rivers steps aside

Rivers had a brutal quote about Joel Embiid’s health

Pistons end regular season on historic note with win over Pacers

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

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Miami Heat News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

Miami Heat Playoff Chances: 2026 Play-In Outlook And Postseason Path

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

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / April 12

Three things to watch for as Heat face Hornets in play-in

The stage is set: the Miami Heat will be heading to Charlotte to face the Hornets in that 9-10 play-in game. The only way to punch their ticket into the playoffs is by winning two straight win or go home games on the road, starting with a blazing offense in Charlotte led by LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12