Atlanta Hawks Defeat Miami Heat 121-113

Abstract

The Atlanta Hawks all the time do an excellent job of celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and at the moment was no totally different. To make the festive day even higher, Atlanta took care of divisional rival Miami Warmth 121-113.

Earlier than tip-off, we realized that Clint Capela was returning to motion for the primary time in 11 video games. Regardless of being capped at a strict 20-minute time restriction, Capela scored 12 factors and grabbed six rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu remained on the beginning middle place and tallied eight factors and three rebounds.

Just like the Toronto recreation, Atlanta’s backcourt dominated. Dejounte Murray and Trae Younger led the best way with 28 and 24 factors, respectively. As well as, Atlanta shot an uncharacteristically excessive 48% from the sphere and three.

As for Miami, it was the Jimmy Butler present. The All-Star ahead scored 34 factors however received little assist exterior of Bam Adebayo’s double-double. Miami’s exterior capturing struggles continued as they made simply 25.8% of their three-point makes an attempt.

It was one of many extra spectacular victories for Atlanta. They led from wire to wire, and the sport was by no means actually tight. Atlanta has now received three consecutive video games and improved to 22-22 on the season. Their subsequent recreation is Wednesday in Dallas towards Luka Doncic and the Mavericks.

Stats

Hawks Leaders

Dejounte Murray – 28 PTS, 7 AST

Trae Younger – 24 PTS, 8 AST

De’Andre Hunter – 15 PTS, 4 REB

Warmth Leaders

Jimmy Butler – 34 PTS, 3 REB

Bam Adebayo – 20 PTS, 13 REB

Tyler Herro – 15 PTS, 5 REB