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Fans all said the same thing after Kon Knueppel got benched in play-in game

Several fans believe Kon Knueppel lost the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year race because of a key decision from Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee during Tuesday’s play-in game against the Miami Heat. Knueppel came into the contest as the most prolific three-point shooter in the entire NBA this season. But his shot just wasn’t … The post Fans all said the same thing after Kon Knueppel got benched in play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Amazon Prime Video hits technical difficulties during Heat-Hornets OT

Amazon Prime Video streamed its first NBA playoff game on Tuesday night during the Eastern Conference play-in game between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets. It was a thrilling game as Charlotte’s Coby White hit an incredible three-pointer in the closing seconds to force overtime. With 48 seconds left in the OT period, the Hornets…

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Everyone said the same thing during Hornets-Heat play-in game

Several fans felt like a key ingredient was missing from Tuesday’s Charlotte Hornets-Miami Heat postseason clash. The Hornets hosted the Heat to kick off this year’s NBA play-in tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The visitors began to pick up some momentum late in the third quarter, taking a 79-74 lead in what had … The post Everyone said the same thing during Hornets-Heat play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LaMelo Ball pulls a dirty move on Bam Adebayo during play-in game

LaMelo Ball sparked backlash during Tuesday’s play-in tournament game with a dirty move that he pulled. Ball and the Charlotte Hornets hosted the Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat for the Eastern Conference’s 9/10 play-in game. In the second quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Ball was driving to the basket when he had … The post LaMelo Ball pulls a dirty move on Bam Adebayo during play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Big Pistons Scare Changed NBA Analyst’s Playoff Outlook

Heading into their second-straight run in the NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons know they have a lot to prove. Despite being the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are far from satisfied. From the start of the season, the goal was to win a championship. One NBA analyst admitted he had doubts […] The post Big Pistons Scare Changed NBA Analyst’s Playoff Outlook appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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76ers’ Paul George Details How Much Better He Feels After 25-Game Suspension

For Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George, being suspended 25 games for a violation of the NBA’s anti-drug policy was a blessing in disguise.Since returning from the suspension in late March, George has been feeling better both physically and mentally, and that’s been evident by his play on the court.The 10 games he’s played in since […] The post 76ers’ Paul George Details How Much Better He Feels After 25-Game Suspension appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Heat’s Erik Spoelstra on Norman Powell’s timely return ahead of Play-In Tournament

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat taking on the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in tournament, with each team on the brink of elimination, the team needs all of its playmakers to be at their best, including star Norman Powell. As fans lock in their bold predictions for the Heat’s play-in tourney matchup against the Hornets, […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra on Norman Powell’s timely return ahead of Play-In Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Heat vs. Hornets Play-In Results According to NBA 2K26

We’ve got the Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA Play-In Tournament results according to NBA 2K26 to see who the game thinks will win. Both teams will fight for a chance to enter the playoffs and attempt to make history. No team who has surpassed the Play-In Round has ever won the NBA Championship. But […] The post Heat vs. Hornets Play-In Results According to NBA 2K26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James can’t wait to drink wine, watch ‘f***ing play-in’ instead of participating

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for the NBA playoffs, which are slated to start on Saturday evening with a game against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers avoided the play-in tournament for the second straight year this season after participating in it in both 2023 and 2024. One person who is happy to […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James can’t wait to drink wine, watch ‘f***ing play-in’ instead of participating appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons had the best suggestion for the Hornets-Heat play-in game

The Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets will face off in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament on Tuesday, but Bill Simmons thinks there should be some added incentive to win the game. Simmons suggested on “The Bill Simmons Podcast” that the loser of the game should have to take back disgraced guard Terry Rozier. Rozier played for … The post Bill Simmons had the best suggestion for the Hornets-Heat play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA 2026 Postseason Schedule: Complete Timeline for Play-In, Playoffs, and Finals

NBA 2026 postseason schedule revealed, full timeline for play-in, playoffs, and Finals dates you need to know.

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3 Heat vs. Hornets bold predictions for 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament

With the Miami Heat taking on the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in tournament on Tuesday night, it’s a do-or-die game for each team as No. 9 Charlotte hosts No. 10 Miami for the contest. As the Heat and Hornets each prepare for a clash in the play-in tourney, it’s time to take a look at […] The post 3 Heat vs. Hornets bold predictions for 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Orlando Magic enter Wednesday night’s Play-In Tournament matchup with their postseason outlook still fluid, facing the Philadelphia 76ers at 7:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video with a chance to secure the Eastern Conference’s seventh seed. Despite the immediate stakes, Orlando’s broader playoff path remains one of the more complex scenarios among Play-In teams, shaped […] The post Magic’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks React to Cooper Flagg Announcement After One NBA Season

Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks focused on the future this 2025-26 NBA season. The Mavericks finished with a 26-56 record, good enough for No. 3 in the Southwest Division and No. 12 overall in the Western Conference. Dallas traded forward Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony ...

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