LaMelo Ball's clutch driving layup with 4.7 seconds left in overtime and Miles Bridges' buzzer-beating block on Davion Mitchell carried the Charlotte Hornets to a 127-126 play-in victory over the Miami Heat, ending Miami's playoff hopes for the first time since the 2018-19 season. Ball finished with 30 points and 10 assists, cementing his status as a play-in game sensation—joining Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, and Josh Giddey in this elite club. Bridges' defensive stand sealed the win, while Coby White's midseason trade impact shone through with 19 points, including a pivotal 3-pointer that forced overtime.