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Kendrick Perkins turns tables on Erik Spoelstra’s LaMelo Ball rant with Heat play-in dig

On Tuesday evening, the Miami Heat’s 2025-26 season came to an end with a brutal loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA play-in game thanks to a game-winner from LaMelo Ball. Earlier in the game, Ball had been the center of controversy when he appeared to intentionally trip Heat center Bam Adebayo, causing the […] The post Kendrick Perkins turns tables on Erik Spoelstra’s LaMelo Ball rant with Heat play-in dig appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Udonis Haslem defends LaMelo Ball from ‘dirty’ allegations after ‘WWE’ move on Heat’s Bam Adebayo

On Tuesday evening, the Miami Heat saw their 2025-26 season come to an end with a tough loss to the Charlotte Hornets in overtime of the nine vs ten play-in game. The Heat played the majority of this game without star center Bam Adebayo after he was tripped, seemingly intentionally, by Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, […] The post Udonis Haslem defends LaMelo Ball from ‘dirty’ allegations after ‘WWE’ move on Heat’s Bam Adebayo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith sends message on Hornets’ LaMelo Ball, Bam Adebayo

Tensions ran high during the Charlotte Hornets’ 127-126 overtime win over the Miami Heat, and LaMelo Ball found himself at the center of it. After a controversial sequence that left Bam Adebayo with a back injury, Ball addressed the moment directly, offering a public apology postgame, per BleacherReport. “I apologize on that one,” Ball said, […] The post Stephen A. Smith sends message on Hornets’ LaMelo Ball, Bam Adebayo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Prime Video issues statement on Heat-Hornets NBA playoff outage

Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service broadcast its first-ever NBA playoff game on Tuesday night, a play-in contest between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets. But what should’ve been a celebratory night for the streamer quickly turned into a nightmare during the last minute of overtime. Across the country, bewildered NBA fans watched as their Prime…

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Fubo ‘out of nowhere’ pursuing local rights for 13 NBA teams

A last-minute suitor has entered the arena for 13 NBA teams previously tied to Main Street Sports Group, owner of the FanDuel-branded regional sports networks. That suitor is Disney-owned Fubo, the virtual pay TV provider competing with the likes of YouTube TV and Sling for market share over cord-cutters and cord-nevers buying live television through…

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Video: LaMelo Ball had an unhinged moment after the Hornets’ play-in win

The Charlotte Hornets punched their ticket to the next phase of the 2026 NBA Play-in Tournament.  Meanwhile, LaMelo Ball literally landed punches after the Hornets’ thrilling 127-126 win over the Miami Heat at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday. Amid the pandemonium on the court following Charlotte’s incredible win, Ball dapped up Hugo, the … The post Video: LaMelo Ball had an unhinged moment after the Hornets’ play-in win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video resurfaces of LaMelo Ball tripping Bam Adebayo in past game

LaMelo Ball is apparently a repeat offender when it comes to tripping Bam Adebayo. The Charlotte Hornets guard made negative headlines Tuesday for injuring the Miami Heat center during their play-in tournament game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Adebayo was falling toward the baseline when Ball swiped at his legs, resulting in Bam crashing … The post Video resurfaces of LaMelo Ball tripping Bam Adebayo in past game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA on Prime broadcast went haywire in final minute of Hornets-Heat overtime

Prime Video would probably take a redo of Tuesday’s NBA play-in tournament broadcast between the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat. The Heat and Hornets kicked off the postseason with an absolute thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats inside Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Unfortunately for fans watching from home, the Prime … The post NBA on Prime broadcast went haywire in final minute of Hornets-Heat overtime appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Erik Spoelstra wants LaMelo Ball punished for ‘stupid’ play that injured Bam Adebayo

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra did not mince words Tuesday when speaking about LaMelo Ball’s dirty play on Bam Adebayo. The Charlotte Hornets star swiped at Adebayo’s legs as the All-Star center was off balance along the baseline during their play-in tournament matchup at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Adebayo fell and injured his … The post Erik Spoelstra wants LaMelo Ball punished for ‘stupid’ play that injured Bam Adebayo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Heat Fans Want LaMelo Ball Suspended For Dirty Play That Injured Bam Adebayo

Heat fans want LaMelo Ball suspended for the team’s next playoff game. On Tuesday night during the Heat-Hornets play-in game, Ball committed a dirty play when he deliberately tripped Adebayo, sidelining the Heat star for the rest of the game with a head injury. Another angle of Bam Adebayo’s hard fall after LaMelo Ball grabbed […] The post Heat Fans Want LaMelo Ball Suspended For Dirty Play That Injured Bam Adebayo appeared first on BroBible.

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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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