Heat shake off slow start to beat Hawks 122-112 for 3rd consecutive victory
- On Thursday night, the Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks 122-112, marking their third consecutive victory, in a game updated at 11:00 PM EDT Mar 27, 2025.
- The Heat's victory, improving their record to 32-41, brought them within three games of the Atlanta Hawks, who have a record of 35-38.
- Tyler Herro led the Heat with 36 points, while Trae Young of the Hawks, despite scoring 29 points and making 12 assists, surpassed Wilt Chamberlain to become 85th on the NBA's career assist list.
- Miami's Coach Spoelstra acknowledged the adversity the team faced this year and appreciated the group's resilience, stating, "we've had a lot of things happen this year".
- The Heat's win secured a playoff berth for the New York Knicks and eliminated the Brooklyn Nets from postseason contention, while the Hawks, seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 35-38 record, are preparing to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, who are sixth with a 40-33 record.
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As losses have turned to wins, Heat’s Spoelstra sees ‘something beautiful on the other side’
PHILADELPHIA — During the darkest and direst days, Erik Spoelstra refused to turn to excuses, even as the Miami Heat’s losing streak reached 10. But now, in the comfort of a three-game winning streak, Spoelstra afforded himself a moment of reflection and candor ahead of the three-game trip that opens Saturday night against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Yes, Spoelstra said, the hurdles were ample in the bid to regain footing. And …
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