Takeaways from the Heat’s win over the Hornets and productive night in the playoff race

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s impressive 121-111 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday at Spectrum Center to end its quick two-game trip at 2-0. The Heat (35-30) is five games over .500 for the first time this season: — It was a productive night for the Heat in the Eastern Conference playoff race. With Sunday’s win, Miami is now guaranteed to play beyond its May 16 regular-season finale. The Heat clinched no worse than a play-in tournament berth with its victory in Charlotte. The play-in tourney will take place after the regular season and before the first round of the playoffs, and …

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