When is the Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets play-in game?

The Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets play-in game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

What are the predictions for the Heat vs. Hornets game?

SportsLine's model projects the total score to be under 228.5 points, with a combined total of 225 points.

Who is projected to lead scorers in the Heat vs. Hornets game?

Bam Adebayo is projected to lead the Heat with 20.9 points, and LaMelo Ball is projected to lead the Hornets with 24.6 points.

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Hornets Host Heat in Crucial Play-In Showdown

14 Apr

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Summary

Winner advances to face loser of Magic-76ers for eighth seed.
Charlotte holds a slim 3-1 season series advantage over Miami.
SportsLine model projects the total score to be under 228.5 points.

Hornets Host Heat in Crucial Play-In Showdown

The Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets are set to battle on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, in a critical NBA Play-In Tournament matchup. The winner of this game will earn a chance to secure the eighth seed in the playoffs by playing the loser of the Magic-76ers game on Friday. The loser of the Heat-Hornets contest will be eliminated from postseason contention.

Miami won the season series 3-1, but Charlotte secured a decisive 136-106 victory in their most recent encounter on March 17, 2026. As of April 14, 2026, the Heat, with a 43-39 record, are 17-24 on the road. The Hornets, holding a 44-38 record, have a slight home-court advantage, with a 21-20 record at Spectrum Center.