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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) celebrates with guard Coby White after scoring against the Miami Heat during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
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On today’s Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine cover the two terrific Tuesday games that kicked off the NBA playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets vs the Miami Heat & the Portland Trail Blazers vs the Phoenix Suns.
Do Deni Avdija and the Trail Blazers stand a chance against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs?
What will happen to LaMelo Ball following the dirty play made on Bam Adebayo? Those questions and more, answered on the show!
01:54 How will Deni Avdija matchup vs Victor Wembanyama?
24:15 How long has it been since Deni and Victor started against each other?
28:33 The Blazers struggle on jumpers
32:39 Will turn overs effect this series?
43:25 Thriller in Charlotte between the Hornets and Heat
49:35 Should Lamelo Ball be punished for tripping Bam Adebayo
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