LaMelo Ball played hero and villain as the Charlotte Hornets edged the Miami Heat 127-126 in overtime to stay alive in the NBA play-in tournament.
Ball scored 30 points and hit the decisive layup after a costly late turnover and foul on Tyler Herro nearly cost his side the game.
Miles Bridges sealed the win with a crucial defensive block in the closing seconds. The contest was marred by controversy after Ball’s trip on Bam Adebayo, which led to the Miami star’s exit. Charlotte now advance, while Miami crash out of the postseason.