Miami Heat become the first 10th place team to advance out of the NBA’s play-in tournament as playoff field is set

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ATLANTA — The Hawks aren’t going to the NBA playoffs after their play-In tournament loss to the Miami Heat on Friday night at State Farm Arena. There’s a case to be made that they had a successful season, anyway.

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Heat win in OT

ATLANTA — Tyler Herro scored 30 points while sinking two 3-pointers in overtime and the Miami Heat regrouped after losing an early lead to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 on Friday night and make NBA Play-In Tournament history.

Heat play-in roller coaster leaves them with 123-114 OT victory over Hawks and playoff berth - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

ATLANTA — For a moment Friday night, as the final buzzer sounded at State Farm Arena, the Miami Heat no longer felt like a 37-45 team, one that finished in 10th place in its conference and endured a 10-game losing streak.

Tyler Hiro led the Heat to a 114-123 victory over the Hawks, while the Grizzlies defeated the Mavericks 120-106.

Miami Heat become the first 10th place team to advance out of the NBA’s play-in tournament as playoff field is set

The NBA playoff picture came into full focus Friday night with the final two games of the play-in tournament. The Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies were victorious to grab the final two slots in the playoff field.