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LaMelo Ball

Lamelo Ball’s dirty play overshadows the Hornets play-in win over the Heat

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:42am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
NBA Analysis

LaMelo Ball made a reckless play that should have been called a flagrant, but the Miami Heat weakened their own argument when they acted like…

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Watch Hornets’ LaMelo Ball bash mascot in the face during celebration of game-winner

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:40am
BasketballNBACharlotte Hornets
ClutchPoints

On Tuesday evening, the Charlotte Hornets advanced to the second round of the NBA play-in tournament with a narrow home win over the Miami Heat in overtime. The Hornets won this game thanks to a game-winning layup from point guard LaMelo Ball, who redeemed himself after previously having committed a crucial turnover earlier in the […] The post Watch Hornets’ LaMelo Ball bash mascot in the face during celebration of game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tyler Herro Speaks Out After Bam Adebayo Injury, Calls Play by LaMelo Ball “Not the Right Move”

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:38am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Total Pro Sports

Tyler Herro described LaMelo Ball's pull on Bam Adebayo, which caused him to limp off to the locker room, as "Not the Right Move." He mentioned that Adebayo was in significant pain.

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

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:32am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
ClutchPoints

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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Iman Shumpert Defends LaMelo Ball Amid Controversy Over “Dirty” Play Involving Bam Adebayo 

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:24am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Total Pro Sports

Iman Shmpert backed LaMelo Ball after controversial play against Bam Adebayo.

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Will LaMelo Ball Get Suspended For Tripping Bam Adebayo? Referee Zach Zarba’s Latest Statement Raises Concerns

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:00am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
College Football Network

A look at the pool report and how the NBA could potentially decide, upon review, LaMelo Ball's viral play against Bam Adebayo on Tuesday.

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Prime Video issues statement on Heat-Hornets NBA playoff outage

Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:00am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Awful Announcing

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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LaMelo Ball Impresses With Early Talent Eye After Recommending Kon Knueppel Ahead of the NBA Draft

Apr 15, 2026 @ 8:48am
BasketballNBACharlotte Hornets
Total Pro Sports

Ahead of last year’s NBA Draft Lottery, LaMelo Ball personally urged Hornets general manager Jeff Peterson to consider selecting Kon Knueppel.

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

Apr 15, 2026 @ 8:24am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami HeatOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ers
Larry Brown Sports

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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LaMelo Ball Lands in Hot Water After Questionable Apology for Controversial Play on Bam Adebayo

Apr 15, 2026 @ 8:18am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Total Pro Sports

LaMelo Ball's post-game apology intensified criticism across social media after his controversial play that left Bam Adebayo injured brutally.

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“Should’ve Been Thrown Out”: Erik Spoelstra Slams LaMelo Ball For Grabbing Bam Adebayo’s Ankle

Apr 15, 2026 @ 3:55am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
College Football Network

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra rips Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball after the point guard tripped Heat center Bam Adebayo on Tuesday.

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“Best Play-In Game of All-Time”: NBA Fans Stunned as LaMelo Ball, Hornets Pull Off Insane Comeback to Knock Heat Out Of Playoffs

Apr 15, 2026 @ 3:15am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
College Football Network

Fans react to LaMelo Ball's heroics in the Charlotte Hornets' thrilling win over the Miami Heat in overtime on Tuesday.

Read more“Best Play-In Game of All-Time”: NBA Fans Stunned as LaMelo Ball, Hornets Pull Off Insane Comeback to Knock Heat Out Of Playoffs

Video resurfaces of LaMelo Ball tripping Bam Adebayo in past game

Apr 15, 2026 @ 2:57am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Larry Brown Sports

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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LaMelo Ball Leaves Reporters Confused With Head-Scratching Comment About Possible Concussion 

Apr 15, 2026 @ 2:37am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Total Pro Sports

Did LaMelo Ball really show a sign of concussion during the Hornets' win against the Heat?

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

Apr 15, 2026 @ 2:15am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Larry Brown Sports

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

Apr 15, 2026 @ 1:12am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Larry Brown Sports

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

Apr 15, 2026 @ 12:09am
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
BroBible

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

Apr 14, 2026 @ 10:53pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsDallas Mavericks
Larry Brown Sports

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 Broadcast Crashes in Final Minute of Its Biggest NBA Game Yet

Apr 14, 2026 @ 10:53pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Front Office Sports

Viewers missed 22 critical seconds of the Hornets–Heat game.

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Amazon Prime Video hits technical difficulties during Heat-Hornets OT

Apr 14, 2026 @ 10:32pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Awful Announcing

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

Apr 14, 2026 @ 8:38pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Larry Brown Sports

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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LaMelo Ball’s Dad, LaVar Ball, Sends Warning on Girlfriend Amid Hornets Stardom

Apr 14, 2026 @ 5:10pm
BasketballNBACharlotte Hornets
Heavy

LaMelo Ball received a strong warning about his future wife or girlfriend from his dad, LaVar Ball. Learn more about Ball and Ana Montana. The post LaMelo Ball’s Dad, LaVar Ball, Sends Warning on Girlfriend Amid Hornets Stardom appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Final Injury Report for Heat-Hornets Play-In Game: Will Pelle Larsson, Nikola Jovic Play?

Apr 14, 2026 @ 3:30pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
Athlon Sports

The Miami Heat may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night’s Play-In game against the Charlotte Hornets.

Read moreFinal Injury Report for Heat-Hornets Play-In Game: Will Pelle Larsson, Nikola Jovic Play?

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

Apr 14, 2026 @ 3:18pm
BasketballNBACharlotte HornetsMiami Heat
ClutchPoints

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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