Miami Heat @ Charlotte Hornets
NBA Play-In - East - 9th Place vs 10th Place
43-39, 17-24 Away
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43-39, 17-24 Away
44-38, 21-20 Home
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44-38, 21-20 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Referee:Zach Zarba
Referee:Curtis Blair
Referee:Gediminas Petraitis
Referee:Natalie Sago
2025-26 Standings
Eastern Conference
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 46 | 36 | .561 | - | L1 |
| Orlando | 45 | 37 | .549 | 1 | L1 |
| Charlotte | 44 | 38 | .537 | 2 | W1 |
| Miami | 43 | 39 | .524 | 3 | W2 |
| Washington | 17 | 65 | .207 | 29 | L10 |
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