The Miami Heat defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 97 - 90, in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first - round playoffs to even the series 3 - 3 on Friday at Time Warner Cable Arena. In a must win game, Dwyane Wade showed up big time. Not only did Wade hit two huge shots late, he made the game sealing block on Kemba Walker in the final seconds. Miami's defense was key, as they held Charlotte to 42 percent shooting from the field and 29 percent from three - point range. The rebounding was a big difference as well, with the Heat snatching down 46 boards to the Hornets 31. The Heat had everything to play for in this Game 6 do or die and they left it all on the floor. Wade was the star, as he finished the game with 23 points, six rebounds, four assists and three blocks in the win. Luol Deng provided 21 points and four rebounds of his own. Hassan Whiteside tallied 12 points, seven rebounds and four blocks before prematurely fouling out. The Hornets had a prime opportunity to win a playoff series in their home building, but couldn’t get much help outside Kemba Walker. The star point guard scored a game - high 37 points, while also recording three rebounds and five assists. Al Jefferson was the only player to score more than 12, as he collected 18 points and nine rebounds in the loss. The other three starters combined for just nine points, with seven of those coming from Frank Kaminsky. The Hornets will have to travel to Miami for Game 7 on Sunday with the Heat being a projected four - point favorite.
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