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Giannis Antetokounmpo Has 24 Points, 18 Rebounds as the Heat Beat the Hawks 129-117 for First Win

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and grabbed 18 rebounds as Miami won its first game after acquiring him from Milwaukee.

  • On Wednesday, the Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks 129-117 at State Farm Arena, securing their first win after an 0-4 opening week. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo each scored 24 points to lead Miami.
  • After an 0-4 start, the Heat overcame early foul trouble when Antetokounmpo picked up two personal fouls in the first four minutes, forcing temporary rotation adjustments on Wednesday.
  • Adebayo set a franchise record with 5,794 career rebounds, surpassing Udonis Haslem, while Miami shot 53.1% from the field and dominated the paint 70-52.
  • Solid bench support, including 14 points from Tim Hardaway Jr., bolstered the Heat's victory, while the loss marked Atlanta's third consecutive defeat.
  • Atlanta faces Cleveland on Thursday in a matchup pushed back one hour to accommodate Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena.
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The Greek superstar had 24 points and 18 rebounds, ending Miami's four-game losing streak.

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Giannis helps Heat go Bam against Dyson's Hawks in NBA

Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale have produced solid outings against Giannis Antetokounmpo's Heat in the NBA, while Josh Giddey was just shy of a triple double.

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Antetokounmpo shines in his triumphant debut with Miami, leading the team to a victory over Atlanta after a complicated start in the season. Miami stood out with a high percentage of success and dominance in painting, while Atlanta suffered its third consecutive defeat.

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Bam Adebayo, Heat topple Hawks for first win of season

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Giannis Antetokounmpo has 24 points, 18 rebounds as the Heat beat the Hawks 129-117 for first win

ATLANTA (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 18 rebounds in his first victory with the Heat, leading Miami over the Atlanta Hawks 129-117 on Wednesday night.

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Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer broke the news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
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