Coby White Delivers an All-Time Charlotte Hornets Moment in Postseason Debut

White's heroics in the fourth quarter forced overtime in the Hornets' Play-In Tournament game against the Miami Heat.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:25am

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An abstract expressionist painting in neon colors depicting the frantic final moments of a basketball game, with the ball and players' movements blurred into vibrant brushstrokes, capturing the raw energy and excitement of the game-tying shot.Coby White's heroic 3-pointer in the closing seconds of the Hornets' Play-In Tournament game against the Heat electrified the Charlotte crowd and kept the team's postseason hopes alive.Charlotte Today

In his first career postseason game, Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White delivered a clutch performance, scoring 14 points in the third quarter to give the Hornets the lead and then hitting a game-tying 3-pointer with 10.8 seconds left in the fourth quarter to force overtime against the Miami Heat in the Play-In Tournament.

Why it matters

White's heroics in his hometown playoff debut electrified the Spectrum Center crowd and kept the Hornets' postseason hopes alive, showcasing his ability to step up in the biggest moments for the franchise.

The details

After the Heat had taken a five-point lead in the third quarter, White caught fire, knocking down three straight 3-pointers and adding a contested layup to give the Hornets a six-point advantage heading into the fourth. With the Hornets down two in the final seconds, White calmly drained a game-tying 3-pointer to send the game to overtime.

  • The game-tying 3-pointer came with 10.8 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
  • White scored 14 points in just over 4 minutes of the third quarter to give the Hornets the lead.

The players

Coby White

A Charlotte native and the Hornets' starting point guard, who made his postseason debut in this game.

Charles Lee

The Hornets' head coach, who called a timeout to stop Miami's run in the third quarter.

Tyler Herro

The Heat's star guard, who hit two free throws late in the fourth quarter to give Miami a late lead.

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What’s next

The Hornets and Heat will head to overtime to determine who advances to the next round of the Play-In Tournament.

The takeaway

Coby White's heroic performance in his first career playoff game has cemented his status as a rising star for the Charlotte Hornets, delivering an all-time moment for the franchise and its fans.