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LaMelo Ball's Layup, Miles Bridges' Block at Buzzer Give Hornets Win over Heat
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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Charlotte defeated Miami 127-126 in overtime and a tense playoff, but the game was not without controversy. Portland was also successful.
The Miami Heat, represented by Kaspars Jakučionis, has completed its performance in this NBA season.
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Total News Sources53
Leaning Left16Leaning Right2Center15Last UpdatedBias Distribution49% Left
Bias Distribution
- 49% of the sources lean Left
49% Left
L 49%
C 45%
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