Miami Heat Earn First Win of the Season in Atlanta

The Miami Heat earned their first win of the NBA season in Atlanta. The Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks 129-117 on the road. The team reached this result after losing their first four games of the season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo played 31 minutes and finished with 24 points, 18 rebounds and three assists. His rebound total was the highest of the season. The Greek star produced crucial numbers in the final minutes, when the Hawks were trying to take control. He also assisted on a three-pointer by Pelle Larsson.

Bam Adebayo left his mark on the game with 24 points, nine rebounds and three steals. Andrew Wiggins scored 18 points, and Pelle Larsson added 17. Larsson also had eight assists and six rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. came off the bench and scored 14 points. Davion Mitchell recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 assists.

The Heat took a 13-point lead in the first half and maintained that advantage throughout the game. The Hawks suffered their third straight loss. The team's record stands at 2 wins and 3 losses.

For Atlanta, Kingston Flemings scored 23 points. The young guard, selected eighth overall in the NBA Draft, made nine of his 12 shots. Nickeil Alexander Walker also reached 23 points and made five three-pointers. Jalen Johnson came close to a triple-double with 12 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds.