Miami Heat Blasts Atlanta Hawks 131-109

The Miami Heat hit a season-best 59% from the field and made a franchise-record-tying 23 three-pointers to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 131-109 on Wednesday night.

Tyler Herro led the way with 24 points and 10 assists, while Duncan Robinson added 24 points off the bench. Davion Mitchell made all five of his three-point attempts and scored 20 points, and Bam Adeboyo chipped in with 20 points and nine rebounds.

The Heat’s offense was unstoppable at times, as they recorded 39 assists on 45 field goals. Miami’s 65-point first half set the tone for the rest of the game, and they never looked back after a 23-6 run to close the third quarter gave them a 107-93 lead.

The Heat’s 107 points through three quarters tied a franchise record, which had been achieved twice before. The team’s 200 points through three quarters was the fourth-most in a Heat game.

The win marked the start of a stretch in which the Heat will play nine home games in a 10-game span, and 14 home games in a 17-game stretch. Miami had played once at home in four weeks, with the rest of their games on the road.

Takeaways

• The Hawks fell to 6-22 this season when giving up at least 120 points. That might be the magic defensive number for the Hawks, who are 21-10 when allowing 119 or fewer points this season.
• The game was the start of a stretch in which the Heat will play nine home games in a 10-game span, and 14 home games in a 17-game stretch. Entering Wednesday, the Heat had played once at home in four weeks — nine out of 10 on the road sandwiched around the All-Star break.

Key Moment

Miami went on a 23-6 run to close the third quarter, turning a three-point deficit into a 107-93 lead going into the final 12 minutes.

Key Stat

Miami had 107 points through three quarters, tying the franchise record done on two previous occasions. The others: February 6, 1991, at New Jersey and at home on March 29, 2024, against Portland. There were 200 points scored through three quarters, the fourth-most in a Heat game.

Up Next

• Atlanta plays host to Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City on Friday.
• Miami plays host to Indiana on Friday.

Conclusion

The Miami Heat’s offense was unstoppable in their 131-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks, with four players scoring 17 or more points. The team’s 59% shooting and franchise-record-tying 23 three-pointers were the keys to their success.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What was the final score in the game?
  The final score was 131-109 in favor of the Miami Heat.
• How many three-pointers did the Heat make in the game?
  The Heat made a franchise-record 23 three-pointers in the game.
• What was the key moment in the game?
  The Heat’s 23-6 run to close the third quarter was the key moment in the game, turning a three-point deficit into a 107-93 lead.