CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets is interviewed after defeating the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: Miles Bridges #0 celebrates with LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets after defeating the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate their victory over the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Mike Yastrzemski #18, Michael Harris II #23, Ozzie Albies #1 and Drake Baldwin #30 of the Atlanta Braves react after taking the lead during the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on April 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Mike Yastrzemski #18, Michael Harris II #23, Ozzie Albies #1 and Drake Baldwin #30 of the Atlanta Braves react after taking the lead during the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on April 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Mauricio Dubon #14 and Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves react following the 6-5 victory over the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on April 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Brandon Bussi #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes tends net against Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 14: Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders gets his stick stuck in Brandon Bussi #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes' pads at UBS Arena on April 14, 2026 in Elmont, New York. The Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)