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Late OT Heroics Lift Hornets over Heat in Play-in Game
Ball scored 30 points and 10 assists, and Bridges added 28 points as Charlotte earned its first postseason home win in 10 years.
- On Tuesday, the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Miami Heat 127-126 in overtime, with LaMelo Ball's layup with 4.7 seconds left and Miles Bridges' buzzer-blocking block eliminating Miami from the playoffs.
- Despite losing Bam Adebayo to a lower back injury in the second quarter, Miami remained in control until late in the third, when Coby White's two 3-pointers sparked a 10-0 Charlotte run.
- LaMelo Ball recorded 30 points and 10 assists, becoming the fourth player to achieve those totals in a play-in game; Miles Bridges contributed 28 points and nine rebounds.
- Tyler Herro briefly gave Miami a 126-125 lead with 8.7 seconds remaining after hitting three free throws, but Ball's subsequent layup and Bridges' block at the buzzer ended the Heat's season.
- Charlotte will travel to face the loser of Wednesday's matchup between Philadelphia and the Orlando Magic on Friday night for the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot.
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The Charlotte Hornets have beaten the Miami Heat by 127 to 126 in a very exciting game that was decided in the extension with a final not fit for cardiacs. In the last seconds, Lamelo Ball, star of the American team, took responsibility and put in the basket that classifies his own to the decisive game to get into the playoff.
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The Hornets looked like they were about to be eliminated Tuesday, only to force overtime against the Heat. Even then, it looked like Charlotte blew a late lead. But LaMelo Ball’s game-winning layup was the difference with the Hornets outlasting the Heat 127-126 in an overtime thriller Tuesday.
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LaMelo Ball punches team mascot Hugo twice after Hornets knock Heat out of play-in tournament
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