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Lowry, Heat battle back to beat Hornets 111-107 in 2OT

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry attempts to drive past Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley) (Matt Kelley, Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Kyle Lowry scored 12 of his 25 points after regulation and the Miami Heat entered the All-Star break tied for the Eastern Conference lead, rallying to beat the Charlotte Hornets 111-107 in double overtime Thursday night.

Duncan Robinson added 21 points for Miami, and Jimmy Butler overcame a horrendous shooting night to make clutch jumpers in the second overtime period to finish with 15 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.

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Miami has won six of their last seven games, tying the Chicago Bulls for the best record in the East at 38-21.

Miles Bridges had 29 points and 11 rebounds for Charlotte, and LaMelo Ball added 14 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds before fouling out in the second overtime.


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