Hornets-Heat: 4 takeaways as Charlotte outduels Miami in Play-In classic

Key Points:

• The Charlotte Hornets secured a thrilling 127-126 overtime victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament, marking one of the most exciting games in Play-In history with multiple lead changes, clutch plays, and intense emotions.
• LaMelo Ball delivered a vintage performance, scoring 30 points and dishing out 10 assists while taking 31 shots, stepping up as other key scorers struggled, despite missing most of his three-point attempts.
• Miami’s Bam Adebayo suffered a lower back injury early in the second quarter after a controversial play involving Ball, which went uncalled and left Heat coach Erik Spoelstra visibly upset; Adebayo did not return to the game.
• Charlotte’s acquisition of Coby White proved valuable as he contributed 19 points and key defensive plays off the bench, helping the Hornets rally in the third quarter and maintain their lead.
• Rookie Kon Knueppel struggled significantly, missing all six of his three-point attempts and playing limited minutes late in the game, but the Hornets still advance to face either the Philadelphia 76ers or Orlando Magic in the next Play-In matchup.