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HORNETS ELIMINATE HEAT IN INSANE OT ENDING 🀯🀯🚨 CHARLOTTE ADVANCES TO NEXT ROUND OF PLAY-IN πŸ”₯...

By Bleacher Report
Posted April 15, 2026

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This post celebrates the Charlotte Hornets' dramatic elimination of the Miami Heat in a thrilling NBA Play-In Tournament game on April 14, 2026, ending 127-126 in overtime. LaMelo Ball sealed the victory with a game-winning layup at 4.7 seconds left, after a back-and-forth battle featuring big plays in the final minutes.[1][3] Key themes include clutch performances, overtime intensity, and Charlotte advancing to the next Play-In round, highlighting the high-stakes nature of postseason basketball.[2]

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The post is exploding due to the game's insane overtime finish and LaMelo Ball's historic game-winner, capturing viral attention just one day after the April 14 matchup. NBA Play-In drama always trends, amplified by Bleacher Report's reach during peak playoff hype. Fan reactions to underdog Hornets upsetting the Heat are fueling shares and discussions.[1][3]

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  • 1LaMelo Ball's game-winning layup with 4.7 seconds left is the first in the last 10 seconds of NBA Play-In Tournament history.[3]
  • 2Ball joined Josh Giddey as only the second player with 30+ points, 10+ assists, and 5+ rebounds in a Play-In game.[3]
  • 3The final score was 127-126, with Charlotte surviving a wild OT thriller against Miami.[1]
  • 4Miles Bridges made a crucial defensive stop to seal the win after Ball's bucket.[1]
  • 5The game featured highlight-reel plays in the last 7 minutes alone.[1]

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HORNETS ELIMINATE HEAT IN INSANE OT ENDING 🀯🀯🚨

CHARLOTTE ADVANCES TO NEXT ROUND OF PLAY-IN πŸ”₯...