Hornets

Heat Roll Past Hornets in Game 7, 106-73

By: AP

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker, right, is hugged by Miami Heat assistant coach Juwan Howard at the end of in Game 7 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade took a moment before tipoff Sunday to reflect on all that his Miami Heat endured this season….

Wade, Heat Force Game 7 with 97-90 Win Over Hornets

By: AP

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dwyane Wade hadn’t made a 3-point shot since December, enduring a streak of 22 consecutive misses. That all changed on Friday night with Miami’s season on the line. The 34-year-old star hit both 3-pointers he attempted, including a big one with 46 seconds left, finishing with 23 points as the Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets 97-90…

Hornets Snap 14-Year Playoff Drought, Beat Heat 96-80

By: AP

Charlotte Hornets’ Jeremy Lin (7) shoots over Miami Heat’s Tyler Johnson (8) during the first half of an NBA first round playoff basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, April 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jeremy Lin scored 18 points, Kemba Walker had 17 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Miami Heat 96-80 on Saturday night to…

Jefferson, Hornets Ready for Challenge of Miami

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Al Jefferson was the focal point of the Charlotte Hornets’ offense when they faced the Miami Heat in the playoffs two years ago. That role has since changed. Jefferson now comes off the bench and plays fewer minutes, but that doesn’t mean the Hornets won’t be relying on “Big Al” in the postseason. “He’s still a…