"Miami enters the play-in tournament with a 3-1 edge over Charlotte in the season series and has significant play-in experience, appearing in an NBA-high seven games since 2021."
"Charlotte, seeking its first playoff berth since 2016, rebounded from a 9-20 start with a 35-18 finish and set an NBA record with an 18.2 point differential in wins."
"In the West, Phoenix returned to the play-in after a 45-win bounce-back season, taking the series 2-1 behind Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks."
"Portland, last in the playoffs in 2021, is powered by first-time All-Star Deni Avdija, along with Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant."
The NBA play-in tournament begins with Miami Heat facing Charlotte Hornets, followed by Portland Trail Blazers against Phoenix Suns. Miami has a 3-1 season series edge over Charlotte and significant play-in experience. Charlotte aims for its first playoff berth since 2016 after a strong finish. In the West, Phoenix returns to the play-in after a successful season, while Portland is led by a first-time All-Star. The outcomes will determine playoff matchups against higher-seeded teams.
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