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Heat-Hornets was the ‘best play-in game ever’

Numbers on the Board breaks down every angle of the Hornets’ thrilling play-in win over the Heat, exploring LaMelo Ball’s heroics, Bam Adebayo’s injury, and much more.

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Hornets’ White has a ‘lot more left in the tank’

NBA: Playoffs-Miami Heat at Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball assessed a flagrant 2 foul, fined $35,000 for play on Bam Adebayo

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Ball delivers in Play-In win

Miami Heat v Charlotte Hornets - Play-In Tournament

NBA reviewing LaMelo Ball takedown of Bam Adebayo that led to Heat star’s exit from game

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Kurt Helin,

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HLs: LaMelo wills Hornets past Heat in OT thriller

LaMelo Ball bucket, Miles Bridges block earns Hornets overtime play-in win against Heat

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Moussa Diabaté

CHA Forward #14

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Moussa Diabaté (hip) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Magic.

Diabaté, who finished Tuesday’s overtime win over the Heat with eight points, 14 rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot in 36 minutes, is dealing with a sore left hip. If he’s unable to play on Friday, the Hornets would turn to Ryan Kalkbrenner and Grant Williams to fill the resulting void.
LaMelo Ball

CHA Guard #1

LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 for tripping Bam Adebayo and $25,000 for cursing postgame.

The foul has also been upgraded to a flagrant, but the main takeaway here is that LaMelo will be available for Friday’s play-in matchup with the Magic. That will be another win-or-go-home game for them, so having their star point guard serving a suspension would’ve put them at a massive disadvantage. That won’t be the case, which will give them a chance to return to the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
LaMelo Ball

CHA Guard #1

NBA insider Chris B. Haynes reports that the NBA will review LaMelo Ball for potentially taking out the ankle of Bam Adebayo in Tuesday’s Play-In game.

Ball went down in the second quarter and appeared to make contact with Adebayo’s ankle. Adebayo took a hard fall that sent him to the locker room and caused him to miss the rest of the game. The NBA will review the footage to determine if Ball’s contact was intentional, and Haynes reports that a ruling is expected before Friday’s Play-In game.
Brandon Miller

CHA Forward #24

Brandon Miller added 23 points (9-of-17 FGs), five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and five three-pointers in Tuesday’s win over the Heat.

In his first taste of the postseason, Miller delivered a well-rounded performance to help Charlotte keep its playoff hopes alive. The third-year forward was one of three Hornets players to score at least 20 points in the night, as he tied a team-high five three-pointers. Miller also made contributions on the glass and as a passer, while recording a couple of blocks to round out a very balanced effort. He’ll get a chance to dial up another strong performance on Friday when the Hornets face the winner of Wednesday’s Sixers-Magic game.
Miles Bridges

CHA Forward #0

Miles Bridges added 28 points (10-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, three blocks and five three-pointers in Tuesday’s win over the Heat.

Bridges was exceptional on both ends of the floor during Tuesday’s contest. In his team-high 43 minutes, he did lots of damage from beyond the arc, but also had his share of buckets inside the three-point line. The veteran forward also battled on the glass and nearly amassed a double-double. But perhaps his biggest moment came in the closing moments of the game when he went up and blocked Davion Mitchell’s game-winning shot attempt to keep the Hornets’ season alive. Bridges totaled four stocks and will try to land another impactful two-way performance on Friday against the winner of Sixers-Magic.
LaMelo Ball

CHA Guard #1

LaMelo Ball added 30 points (12-of-31 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in the win over the Heat on Tuesday.

Ball struggled from the field on Tuesday but made the shot that counted the most. Down by one point with under nine seconds to play, he caught the ball at the top of the arc, drove right, and finished a contested layup to give the Hornets the lead and ultimately the win. Ball had missed 19 of his 30 shot attempts prior to the go-ahead bucket that will keep Charlotte’s season alive. The sixth-year point guard tallied double-digit assists to go along with his 30 points. He’ll have a chance to record another double-double in the final elimination game on Friday, when they face the loser of Wednesday’s Philadelphia-Orlando matchup.
Coby White

CHA Guard #3

Coby White recorded 19 points (6-of-10 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), one rebound, two assists and three three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Knicks.

While he only played 16 minutes on Sunday, White was effective in those moments. The Hornets guard shot 60 percent from the field overall and 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. White’s ability to provide scoring off the bench will be critical in the Play-In Tournament, which the Hornets will begin on Wednesday with a home game against the Heat. If Charlotte wins, they would visit the Orlando/Philadelphia loser on Friday, with the winner earning the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
LaMelo Ball

CHA Guard #1

LaMelo Ball accounted for 19 points (7-of-19 FGs), seven rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and five three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Knicks.

Ball finished Sunday’s victory with a complete stat line, but the efficiency was somewhat lacking. A 5-of-16 night from beyond the arc lowered the overall field-goal percentage, and he was also responsible for five turnovers. However, Ball has made strides in his efficiency this season, which is one reason the Hornets managed to qualify for the Play-In Tournament. They’ll need to win two games to reach the playoffs, starting with the Heat on Wednesday.
Brandon Miller

CHA Forward #24

Brandon Miller (head) finished Sunday’s win over the Knicks with 19 points (5-of-12 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers.

Miller and the Hornets secured the No. 9 seed in the East with Sunday’s victory, meaning that they’ll host the Heat on Wednesday. However, he may not be a lock to play. Miller exited Sunday’s game during the fourth quarter after taking a shot to the head while attempting a layup. The Hornets never officially declared him done for the night, which may be a positive sign regarding his availability for Wednesday.
Coby White

CHA Guard #3

Coby White (calf) is available for Sunday’s game against the Knicks.

The Hornets need either a win over the Knicks or a Heat loss to the Hawks to secure the No. 9 seed in the East. With Atlanta, like New York, sitting its entire starting five, the Hornets need to take care of business. White’s availability will undoubtedly help with that.

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