Heat vs Hornets

Heat vs Hornets played on April 14, 2026. Final score: Heat 126 - Hornets 127. Play-Ins. Fan ratings and discussion on RateGame.

Top fan take from @FlameRaptorRaven: “Best play-in ever. What a way to start the playoffs! An incredible back and forth game ends with Charlotte giving Miami their first ever play-in loss in electrifying fashion. The Heat forced Charlotte into unfamiliar territory by making them play a close game and it didn’t matter. The vibes and shooting were too strong to stop. This game was close all the way through, neither team ever held a double digit lead. Thanks to gutsy shooting and timely makes, it only took a couple shots to flip this game on its head. It really ramped up down the stretch. Coby White absolutely took over and started hitting everything, including an insane fadeaway shot to tie the game and send it to overtime. Overtime kept up the same intensity and beautiful play all the way until that crazy end sequence. Ball drains a crazy layup and Miles Bridges with the chase down to win it in the final seconds. An absolutely insane sequence to end a ludicrous game. Coby White got them to OT, but Ball won them the game.”

Venue: Spectrum Center