The Miami Heat defeated the host Atlanta Hawks, 117-109, at State Farm Arena on Saturday.

While this wasn't a wire-to-wire win, Miami never relinquished the lead after the opening three minutes. They actually led 22-9 midway through the first quarter, and Atlanta never got within seven points after that terrible start. Miami got their lead up to 21 points at times, thanks to that 41-24 first quarter. The Heat shot 49 percent from the field and 92 percent from the free-throw line, while the Hawks shot 44 percent from the field and 83 percent from the charity stripe. Miami forced 21 turnovers from Atlanta while outscoring them in the paint, 48-36.

The Heat (5-4) were led by Bam Adebayo, collecting 26 points, 17 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks. Jaime Jaquez started and totaled 20 points, three rebounds and four assists, Kyle Lowry had 17 points, two rebounds and four assists, while Josh Richardson led the bench with 16 points and two boards.

The Hawks (5-4) were led by Trae Young, tallying 27 points, two rebounds and 11 assists. Dejounte Murray accrued 23 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals. De'Andre Hunter amassed 10 points, five rebounds and two assists, while Bogdan Bogdanovic led the bench with 15 points and three rebounds. Clint Capela led the team with 12 rebounds.

Miami has to play again on Sunday, traveling to face the San Antonio Spurs. As for Atlanta, they return to action on Tuesday in a road matchup with the Detroit Pistons.