Miami Heat 128, Charlotte Hornets 120
NBA · 2026-03-06 · Winner: Miami Heat
Miami Heat defeated Charlotte Hornets 128–120 on 2026-03-06 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:52 swung win probability 69% → 5%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Charlotte Hornets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 30 | 28 | 40 | 30 | 128 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 27 | 34 | 40 | 19 | 120 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:52 swung win probability 69% → 5%.
Why Charlotte Hornets lost
- Lost Q4 19-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 5:52 (win probability 69% → 5% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 13-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 8–0 | Q1 5:50 | 71% → 44% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 9–0 | Q2 8:57 | 46% → 78% |
| Miami Heat | 9–0 | Q4 5:52 | 69% → 5% |