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Hornets Overcome 17-Point Deficit to Defeat Heat in 105-102 Thriller

Miles Bridges' 35-point performance and late-game heroics secured Charlotte's surprising road victory as Miami suffers its fourth consecutive loss.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) dribbles the ball as Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 10, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Charlotte Hornets guard DaQuan Jeffries (3) and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) go after the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 10, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Overview

  • Miles Bridges led the Charlotte Hornets with 35 points, including three crucial three-pointers in the final minutes to seal the win.
  • The Miami Heat squandered a 17-point lead for the third time this month, continuing their struggles with late-game collapses.
  • Charlotte, previously 0-11 in divisional matchups this season, earned their first Southeast Division victory and improved to 16-49 overall.
  • Bam Adebayo contributed 23 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists for Miami but missed a critical three-pointer in the final seconds.
  • The Hornets rallied with key scoring runs of 14-0 in the third quarter and 10-0 in the fourth, overcoming Miami's strong start and securing a rare road win.