Los Angeles, United States, April 15, 2026 (AFP) - Ball hero and villain as Hornets sting Heat to lift NBA postseason curse

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LaMelo Ball was hero and villain as the Charlotte Hornets lifted their curse to send the Miami Heat tumbling out of the NBA play-in tournament with a thrilling 127-126 overtime victory on Tuesday. Charlotte had never won a win-or-go-home postseason game in 12 previous attempts and looked in danger of extending that record after blowing a 125-120 lead with 26 seconds remaining to allow Miami to edge ahead 126-125. After Miami star Tyler Herro had......

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