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Bam Adebayo scores 32 points to help the Heat beat the Wizards, 118-98 in Mexico City
Read full article: Bam Adebayo scores 32 points to help the Heat beat the Wizards, 118-98 in Mexico CityBam Adebayo scored 20 of his 32 points in the first half and the Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 118-98 on Saturday night in the 14th NBA regular-season game in Mexico.
Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead
Read full article: Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series leadDerrick White scored a career-high 38 points, Jayson Tatum added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East series
Read full article: Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East seriesJayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points, and the Boston Celtics soundly beat the Miami Heat 104-84 to a take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Saturday night.
The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale
Read full article: The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finaleTyler Herro scored 24 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 21 points and the Miami Heat grabbed the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, running away from the Chicago Bulls 112-91 in a play-in tournament elimination game.
Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finales
Read full article: Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finalesAll four teams in the finales of the NBA play-in tournament on Friday night are dealing with injury issues.
Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will have MRI Thursday, may miss play-in game Friday
Read full article: Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will have MRI Thursday, may miss play-in game FridayMiami guard Jimmy Butler says he will need an MRI on his right knee after he was injured in the first half of the Heat’s play-in tournament loss to the 76ers.
Julius Randle needs surgery on right shoulder, will miss the rest of New York Knicks' season
Read full article: Julius Randle needs surgery on right shoulder, will miss the rest of New York Knicks' seasonJulius Randle needs surgery on his right shoulder and will miss the rest of the season, a crushing blow for a New York Knicks team that was surging before the All-Star forward was hurt in January.
Thompson scores 28, Golden State runs away in 2nd half to top Miami 113-92
Read full article: Thompson scores 28, Golden State runs away in 2nd half to top Miami 113-92Klay Thompson scored 28 points, Jonathan Kuminga added 18 and the Golden State Warriors pulled away in the second half to beat the still-shorthanded Miami Heat 113-92.
Raptors overcome 45-point game from Miles Bridges to beat Hornets 123-117
Read full article: Raptors overcome 45-point game from Miles Bridges to beat Hornets 123-117RJ Barrett scored 23 points, Jakob Poeltl had two big plays in the 90 seconds and the Toronto Raptors overcame a career-high 45 points from Miles Bridges to beat Charlotte 123-117 and hand the Hornets their ninth straight loss.
Anthony Davis has 3rd career triple-double, Lakers beat Hornets 124-118
Read full article: Anthony Davis has 3rd career triple-double, Lakers beat Hornets 124-118Anthony Davis had 26 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for his third career triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to defeat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 124-118.
Ball fractures ankle in Hornets' 117-106 win over Pistons
Read full article: Ball fractures ankle in Hornets' 117-106 win over PistonsLaMelo Ball made six 3-pointers before breaking his right ankle in the third quarter, and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Detroit Pistons 117-106 for their fifth straight victory.
Burks, Pistons spoil Ball’s return to floor with OT win
Read full article: Burks, Pistons spoil Ball’s return to floor with OT winAlec Burks scored a season-high 27 points off the bench, Killian Hayes added 25 and the Detroit Pistons spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the floor with a 141-134 overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets.
AP source: Kenny Atkinson agrees to be Hornets next coach
Read full article: AP source: Kenny Atkinson agrees to be Hornets next coachThe Charlotte Hornets have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson to be their next head coach, says a person familiar with the situation.
Young, Hunter lead Hawks to 132-103 play-in rout of Hornets
Read full article: Young, Hunter lead Hawks to 132-103 play-in rout of HornetsTrae Young bounced back from a sluggish start to score 24 points and De’Andre Hunter led a third-quarter surge that carried the Atlanta Hawks to a 132-103 play-in rout of the Charlotte Hornets.
Ball scores 33 points, Hornets spoil Irving's home debut
Read full article: Ball scores 33 points, Hornets spoil Irving's home debutLaMelo Ball had 33 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets spoiled Kyrie Irving’s first home game of the season by beating the Brooklyn Nets 119-110.
Olynyk’s buzzer-beater in OT ends Pistons’ skid vs. Hornets
Read full article: Olynyk’s buzzer-beater in OT ends Pistons’ skid vs. HornetsKelly Olynyk made a fadeaway jumper from the baseline at the overtime buzzer and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 127-126, their first victory over the Hornets in nearly 4 1/2 years.
Bridges, Hornets hold off short-handed Lakers, 117-114
Read full article: Bridges, Hornets hold off short-handed Lakers, 117-114Miles Bridges had 26 points, Ish Smith provided a huge boost off the bench with 22 points on 10-of-12 shooting and the Charlotte Hornets held off the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 117-114 on Friday night.
Hornets break franchise record with 158-126 win over Pacers
Read full article: Hornets break franchise record with 158-126 win over PacersThe Charlotte Hornets broke the franchise’s single-game scoring record on Wednesday night and notched the highest point total in the NBA this season in their 158-126 rout of the Indiana Pacers.
Booker scores 24 points, depleted Suns rout Hornets 133-99
Read full article: Booker scores 24 points, depleted Suns rout Hornets 133-99Devin Booker scored 24 points, Jalen Smith tied a career high with 19 points and 12 rebounds and the short-handed Phoenix Suns hammered the Charlotte Hornets 133-99.
Ball, 3 other Hornets in NBA's health and safety protocols
Read full article: Ball, 3 other Hornets in NBA's health and safety protocolsFour Charlotte Hornets players, including last year’s Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball, have been placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Saturday, an indicator they have tested positive of the coronavirus.
Bridges, Rozier help Hornets snap Warriors 7-game win streak
Read full article: Bridges, Rozier help Hornets snap Warriors 7-game win streakTerry Rozier had a big jump-ball win and made two late free throws to help the Charlotte Hornets snap the Golden State Warriors’ winning streak at seven, 106-102 on Sunday night.
Hornets pull away, beat Nets 111-95 for first 3-0 start
Read full article: Hornets pull away, beat Nets 111-95 for first 3-0 startMiles Bridges had 32 points and nine rebounds, Ish Smith added 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Hornets improved to 3-0 for the first time by beating the Brooklyn Nets 111-95.
Sabonis leads Pacers past Hornets 144-117 in play-in round
Read full article: Sabonis leads Pacers past Hornets 144-117 in play-in roundDomantas Sabonis had 14 points, 21 rebounds and nine assists, and the short-handed Indiana Pacers routed the Charlotte Hornets 144-117 in the Eastern Conference’s first play-in game.
Washington, Rozier help Hornets down Pistons 105-102
Read full article: Washington, Rozier help Hornets down Pistons 105-102DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 28: Jerami Grant #9 of the Detroit Pistons looks to drive to the basket during the second half against the New York Knicks at Little Caesars Arena on February 28, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)CHARLOTTE, N.C. – P.J Washington had 20 points and nine rebounds, Terry Rozier hit some big shots down the stretch and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Detroit Pistons 105-102 on Thursday night to get back to .500 for the first time since Jan. 13. Rozier and Gordon Hayward each scored 17 points and Cody Zeller chipped in with 15 points and a key rebound for Charlotte (18-18). Committed 14 turnovers leading to 19 Charlotte points.
Green notches triple-double, Warriors avenge loss to Hornets
Read full article: Green notches triple-double, Warriors avenge loss to HornetsGolden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in San Francisco, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)SAN FRANCISCO – Do-everything Draymond Green vowed to make up for losing his cool and costing Golden State a win at Charlotte last weekend. Terry Rozier made an off-balance jumper from the left corner as time expired for a 102-100 win by the Hornets. The Warriors have won three straight after having consecutive victories seven different times previously without winning a third in a row. It's the first matchup between the opponents this season and Charlotte has won three straight over the Kings.
Kerr: Green 'crossed the line' in Warriors' loss to Hornets
Read full article: Kerr: Green 'crossed the line' in Warriors' loss to Hornets“He crossed the line, that's the main thing,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said about Green, who has a history of in-game outbursts. Green did not participate in the Warriors' videoconference call after the game. Kerr said Green was apologetic after the game, but he will speak to him in private more about the incident. Washington finished with 15 points to help the Hornets overcame a season-high 25 turnovers to beat the Warriors without Stephen Curry. For the Warriors, it was their second tough loss in two nights after falling the Orlando Magic 124-120.
LaMelo Ball becomes youngest NBA player with triple-double
Read full article: LaMelo Ball becomes youngest NBA player with triple-doubleAtlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) fouls Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)CHARLOTTE, N.C. – LaMelo Ball isn't wasting any time making an impact in the NBA. “I live my life and I know what I’m capable of, so stuff like doesn’t move me like that," Ball said. “I know that's supposed to happen.”Ball replaced Markelle Fultz as the youngest NBA player to record a triple-double by 177 days. He became only the fifth rookie in NBA history to record a triple-double and the first Hornets player to do it coming off the bench.
Jordan talks to Hornets about being uncomfortable, winning
Read full article: Jordan talks to Hornets about being uncomfortable, winningCHARLOTTE, N.C. Michael Jordan helped build the Chicago Bulls into a winner as a player. Jordan took questions from players and spoke directly about the difference between what it takes to win in the regular season and the playoffs. Hornets center Cody Zeller said that was an important message for a young team to hear. Hornets guard Terry Rozier joked that after watching the Last Dance he probably would have got into a few fistfights with Jordan, too. One thing with being teammates with guys in this league is you have to learn who they are first.