Heat
HawksThe Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks 129-117 on Wednesday, October 28, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA.
The Heat led 69-56 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 34-25.
Top performers
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Heat with 24 points on 11-of-18 shooting, with 18 rebounds. Bam Adebayo added 24 points and 9 rebounds. For the Hawks, Kingston Flemings had 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 23 points.
Double-doubles: Giannis Antetokounmpo (24 points and 18 rebounds); Jalen Johnson (12 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists); Davion Mitchell (10 points and 10 assists).
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA): 24 PTS, 18 REB, 3 AST, 11-18 FG, 31 MIN
- Bam Adebayo (MIA): 24 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST, 8-16 FG, 33 MIN
- Kingston Flemings (ATL): 23 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 9-12 FG, 28 MIN
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL): 23 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST, 8-18 FG, 32 MIN
- Andrew Wiggins (MIA): 18 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST, 6-9 FG, 29 MIN
- Pelle Larsson (MIA): 17 PTS, 6 REB, 8 AST, 6-12 FG, 31 MIN
Context
The Heat improved to 1-4, while the Hawks fell to 2-3, their third loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Heat host the Cavaliers on Friday, Nov 13; the Hawks visit the Bulls on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 15,028 at State Farm Arena. Officials: Ben Taylor, J.B. DeRosa and Brandon Schwab.