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On YouTubeCharlotte Hornets News / At The Hive / April 15
Recap/Analysis: Hornets stay alive with thrilling overtime win over Heat 
LaMelo Ball made the go ahead layup and Miles Bridges made the game winning block as the Charlotte Hornets beat the Miami Heat in an instant classic to stay alive in the play-in 127-126.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15
NBA on Prime broadcast went haywire in final minute of Hornets-Heat overtime
Prime Video would probably take a redo of Tuesday’s NBA play-in tournament broadcast between the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat. The Heat and Hornets kicked off the postseason with an absolute thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats inside Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
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?
NBA News / EasySportz / April 15
Hornets Stun Heat to Advance in Play-In
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets pulled off a dramatic 127–126 overtime victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, surviving a back-and-forth Play-In Tournament classic that came down to the final possession and kept their postseason hopes alive in stunning fashion.
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.
Miles Bridges News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15
Hornets’ Miles Bridges is just happy to finally advance in Play-In Tournament
LaMelo Ball may have received the majority of the praise, but Miles Bridges was equally heroic in the Charlotte Hornets’ win over the Miami Heat in overtime, 127-126, in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday.
Coby White News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 15
Coby White Delivers an All-Time Charlotte Hornets Moment in Postseason Debut for His Hometown Team
Where would the Charlotte Hornets be without Coby White? The Hornets' second half ascendancy started when Collin Sexton was still spearheading the second unit, but the trade deadline move for White supercharged their run up the Eastern Conference standings.
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.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 14
Who Do the Hornets Play Next After Beating Heat in NBA Play-In?
The No. 9-seed Charlotte Hornets hosted the No. 10-seed Miami Heat on Tuesday night at Spectrum Center in Charlotte as part of the NBA play-in tournament.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
Heat's Erik Spoelstra hammers LaMelo Ball for 'dangerous play' that injured Bam Adebayo in play-in loss to Hornets
Erik Spoelstra believes Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball should've been punished for a play that knocked out center Bam Adebayo.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 15
Amazon glitch nearly steals show as Hornets top Heat in play-in classic
Well, that was almost a disaster. Amazon Prime Video streamed its first NBA postseason game Tuesday night. Big moment. Big stage. And then… the screen went black. Right in the middle of overtime.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 14
Late OT heroics lift Hornets over Heat in play-in game
LaMelo Ball hit a go-ahead layup with 4.7 seconds left and Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell's shot at the buzzer as the Charlotte Hornets beat the visiting Miami Heat 127-126 in overtime on Tuesday to advance in the play-in tournament.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 14
Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball lead Hornets to wild play-in win over Heat
After both teams traded big shots at the end of regulation and overtime, Miles Bridges finally clinched the 9-10 play-in game with a novel concept: Defense.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 13
Hornets happy to be home for play-in clash with Heat
In order to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2016, the No. 9 seed Charlotte Hornets will need to win a pair of games this week in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.
Charlotte Hornets News / Field Level Media / April 13
Hornets, Blazers among 8 trying to survive, advance from play-in tournament
With minimal shuffling at the conclusion of the NBA regular season on Sunday, the final seedings were determined and some less-frequent qualifiers are continuing their seasons.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Rumors / April 11
Hornets’ Affiliate Wins G League Title, Evbuomwan Named Finals MVP
The Hornets‘ G League team, the Greensboro Swarm, denied Sacramento’s affiliate a second consecutive title on Friday, winning the second game of the best-of-three series over the Stockton Kings to win the 2026 NBAGL Finals in a sweep.
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