The Heat lead Atlanta 97-85 after three quarters, with Bam Adebayo setting the pace and the Hawks managing only a one-point dent in the deficit.
Miami leads Atlanta 97-85 after three, fueled by opening-quarter edges of 34-25 and 35-31. The Hawks won the third 29-28, but shaved just one point off their 13-point halftime deficit. Bam Adebayo has 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting with six rebounds, while Andrew Wiggins has 18 points and four threes for Miami. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has 20 for Atlanta, which entered 2-2 and 14th in the power index; Miami came in 0-4 and 29th.
Key Performers
Bam Adebayo (Miami): 22 points, 6 rebounds Andrew Wiggins (Miami): 18 points, 4 threes Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Atlanta): 20 points