Hawks Edge Heat For Third Straight Win
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the host Miami Heat, 109-108, at Kaseya Center on Friday evening.

The Hawks got out to a strong start and led, 32-24, after one quarter. The Heat bounced back in the second and trailed by just one at the break. The hosts picked up momentum in the third and led for most of the quarter, before taking a two-point advantage into the fourth. The Hawks grabbed the edge early in the fourth and after a couple of lead changes, they came out on top in the end to earn their third straight win. This also marks the second straight loss for the Heat.

Dejounte Murray led the Hawks with 22 points, three rebounds, 11 assists and two steals, in 40 minutes. Bogdan Bogdanovic followed up with 17 points and three rebounds, while Jalen Johnson tallied 15 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals.

Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler totaled 25 points, five rebounds, six assists and two steals, while Tyler Herro finished with 25 points, six rebounds, two assists and a steal, to lead the way for the Heat. Bam Adebayo logged 21 points, nine rebounds, six assists and a steal.

The Heat (24-18) will look to bounce back as they take on the Magic in Orlando on Sunday. The Hawks (18-23) play host to the Cavs on Saturday.
Posted on: 1/19/2024 8:20 PM
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