The Charlotte Hornets earned their first playoff road win since 2002 after they rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the host Miami Heat, 90 - 88, and take a 3 - 2 lead in the Eastern Conference first - round playoffs Wednesday at American Airlines Arena. The Hornets were trailing by seven points with 9:28 left in the fourth quarter but out - scored Miami 23 - 14 the rest of the way to earn the win. Both teams traded clutch baskets down the stretch, until a three - pointer by Courtney Lee gave Charlotte a two - point advantage with 25 seconds left. Miami was left with one final possession but could not convert. The Hornets used a balanced team effort to top the Heat, as four players scored in double figures and three others chipped in eight points each. Marvin Williams was the high - point man for Charlotte, finishing with 17 points (7 - 10 FG, 3 - 4 3Pt) on solid shooting, along with eight rebounds, three steals and two assists, in 30 minutes. Kemba Walked finished with 14 points, five rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block, in 35 minutes, while Al Jefferson finished with 14 points and seven rebounds, in 22 minutes. The Hornets shot only 39 percent from the field, but hit 50 percent (12 - 24) from long range. Dwyane Wade led the way offensively for Miami, finishing with a game - high 25 points (11 - 19 FG, 3 - 4 FT), along with five rebounds and four assists, in 32 minutes. Luol Deng was solid with 16 points, six rebounds and three assists, in 36 minutes. Hassan Whiteside recorded a double - double with 11 points and 12 rebounds, along with three blocked shots, in 32 minutes. The Heat shot 42 percent from the field but struggled from long range, where they shot only 28 percent (5 - 18). The Hornets will now have an opportunity to close out the series at home on Friday.
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