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Miami Faces Dallas, Looks to End 3-Game Slide – WTOP News

Flagg scored 29 points and blocked Miami’s final shot attempt as Dallas won its second straight game behind balanced scoring.

  • The Houston Rockets rolled to a 128-110 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks in their season opener Wednesday night, with Kevin Durant scoring 30 points and Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. combining for 53.
  • On Friday, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 128-81, establishing a 47-point margin that set a new Hawks franchise record, fueled by Atlanta forcing 14 first-half turnovers.
  • Hawks coach Quin Snyder emphasized the team's need to "set a tone" defensively, while the Hornets' collapse exposed offensive struggles—shooting just 34 percent from the field and committing 27 turnovers.
  • Struggling to integrate Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat dropped their fourth consecutive game, falling 113-109 to the Mavericks on Monday as the duo posted a minus-27.0 net rating through 71 minutes.
  • The Hornets look to bounce back Saturday against the Miami Heat, as early-season results across the league highlight the challenges teams face integrating new rosters amid competitive Eastern Conference play.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ahn Hong-seok = The Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), led by Oneka Okongu (22), defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers and ended their three-game losing streak...

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AFTER the arrival of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat opened the season 0-4. The team is struggling with poor shooting and a tactical mismatch between Antetokounmpo and Adebayo, which has caused a crisis.

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KMJ-AF1 broke the news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
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