Marvin Williams had 17 points and the Charlotte Hornets outlasted the Miami Heat, 90-88, at American Airlines Arena on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.
The Heat jumped out to a good start in this game, taking a 14-6 lead right out of the gate, but the Hornets responded with a quick 14-0 run.
By the second quarter, Charlotte had built itself a 12-point lead, and Miami was reeling.
However, the Heat closed the half strong, getting big-time slams from Luol Deng and Dwyane Wade to help trim the deficit to two, 49-47, heading into the break.
Miami then proceeded to control the third period, holding the Hornets to 16 points and taking a 71-65 lead into the final frame.
But, Charlotte would not be denied.
Thanks to some big three-pointers down the stretch from Courtney Lee, Marvin Williams and a hobbled Nicolas Batum, the Hornets were able to do just enough to gut out a huge road win.
Lee hit a triple with 25 seconds remaining to put Charlotte up 90-88, and that would ultimately be the final score.
Dwyane Wade, who led all scorers with 2 ...
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