"The winner of this Heat-Hornets 9-10 matchup will go on to face the loser of the 7-8 matchup with a postseason berth on the line. However, the loser will have their season officially end."
"Miami has successfully escaped the play-in landscape every time. This will be their fourth straight year in this situation, and the second consecutive as the 10th seed."
"The Heat are coming off two straight wins to finish their season, and coach Erik Spoelstra has seemingly made a last minute call at re-inserting Kel'el Ware back with the starters."
The Miami Heat enter a crucial play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Despite a challenging season, the Heat have a chance to advance, having previously escaped the play-in scenario. Miami has performed well against Charlotte this season, winning three out of four matchups. The Hornets, despite a strong finish, have struggled recently. Key injuries may impact Miami's lineup, with coach Erik Spoelstra considering changes to the starting five ahead of the game.
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