Miami Heat 126, Charlotte Hornets 127
NBA · 2026-04-14 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Miami Heat 127–126 on 2026-04-14 in NBA play, a 1-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q4 7:25 swung win probability 90% → 29%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Miami Heat lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 24 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 12 | 126 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 26 | 26 | 37 | 25 | 13 | 127 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q4 7:25 swung win probability 90% → 29%.
Why Miami Heat lost
- Lost Q3 29-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 1:28 (win probability 31% → 79% for the home side).
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q1 3:33 | 58% → 81% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 10–0 | Q3 1:28 | 31% → 79% |
| Miami Heat | 12–0 | Q4 7:25 | 90% → 29% |