Giannis Antetokounmpo Has 24 Points, 18 Rebounds as the Heat Beat the Hawks 129-117 for First Win
- 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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Miami Heat earn first win of NBA season with Antetokounmpo
The Greek two-time NBA Most Valuable Player had been expected to immediately propel Miami into the ranks of Eastern Conference contenders, but his first victory in a Heat uniform came at the fifth time of asking. Antetokounmpo, who had a triple-double in defeat to the Dallas Mavericks two nights earlier, again racked up impressive numbers, with 24 points and 18 rebounds. This time he was backed up by teammates Bam Adebayo, who scored 24 with nin…
After Four Straight Losses, The Miami Heat Finally Won, And Bam Adebayo Made Franchise History
The Heat beat the Hawks 129-117 for their first win after an 0-4 start, with Giannis Antetokounmpo posting 24 points and 18 rebounds. See how Miami turned it around, and how Bam Adebayo became the franchise’s all-time leading rebounder.
NBA: Bam Adebayo, Heat topple Hawks for first win of season
Bam Adebayo scored a season-high 24 points and became Miami's all-time leading rebounder as the Heat claimed their first victory of the season, a 129-117 road win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.
The Greek superstar had 24 points and 18 rebounds, ending Miami's four-game losing streak.
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Independent EspañolAntetokounmpo 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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