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NBA play-in: Coby White 3, late LaMelo Ball layup propel Hornets in OT thriller past Heat
TL;DR
Coby White's clutch 3-pointer and LaMelo Ball's late layup led the Charlotte Hornets to a 127-126 overtime victory against the Miami Heat in the NBA play-in. With this win, the Hornets advance to the second round of the play-in, while the Heat's season comes to an end.
NBA play-in: Coby White 3, late LaMelo Ball layup propel Hornets in OT thriller past Heat
As Charlotte’s sharpshooting duo of LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel went cold, Coby White did not.
The trade-deadline acquisition for the Hornets forced overtime with clutch 3-point shooting to spark a 127-126 overtime win over the Miami Heat Tuesday night. Then Ball redeemed himself from a poor shooting night and a late mistake to seal the win in overtime with a go-ahead layup in the final seconds.
With the win, Charlotte advances to the second round of the NBA play-in with a berth in the playoffs at stake. Miami’s season is over.
With the game on the line and a 3-point deficit in final seconds of regulation, Charlotte benched Knueppel, who led the NBA in made 3s this season. Charlotte instead set up a play for White, who’d entered the fourth quarter shooting 4 of 5 from 3.
He delivered with his fifth made 3 on an unlikely turnaround shot with a hand in his face.
The shot ultimately forced overtime, where Charlotte prevailed for the win on Ball’s late shot.
This story will be updated.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Hornets vs. Heat NBA play-in game?
The final score was 127-126 in favor of the Charlotte Hornets.
Who scored the winning points for the Hornets in the overtime against the Heat?
Coby White hit a clutch 3-pointer to force overtime, and LaMelo Ball scored the go-ahead layup to secure the win.
What does the Hornets' victory mean for their playoff chances?
The Hornets' victory advances them to the second round of the NBA play-in, putting them one step closer to securing a playoff berth.
