The Miami Heat put on an offensive clinic, routing the Atlanta Hawks 131-109 on Wednesday night behind a season-best 59% shooting performance.
Tyler Herro led the charge with 24 points and 10 assists, while Duncan Robinson matched him with 24 points off the bench.
Davion Mitchell delivered a perfect night from beyond the arc, hitting all five of his 3-point attempts en route to 20 points.
Bam Adebayo contributed 20 points and nine rebounds, helping Miami dominate in the paint and on the perimeter.
The Heat knocked down 23 triples, falling just one shy of their franchise record.
Miami also showcased elite ball movement, finishing with 39 assists on 45 made field goals.
The Hawks struggled to keep up, allowing 65 points in the first half and 66 in the second.
Dyson Daniels led Atlanta with 18 points, while Trae Young and Caris LeVert each added 17.
Despite their offensive efforts, Atlanta fell to 6-22 when surrendering at least 120 points this season.
Miami seized control late in the third quarter, closing on a 23-6 run to turn a three-point deficit into a 107-93 advantage.
Robinson’s six three-pointers provided a major spark off the bench, helping the Heat stretch the floor.
Miami’s defense also tightened up in the fourth quarter, holding the Hawks to just 16 points.
Atlanta struggled to generate consistent offense, shooting 37.5% from deep and committing 15 turnovers.
Andrew Wiggins added 15 points for the Heat, while Haywood Highsmith chipped in 14 with four three-pointers.
Kel’el Ware had an efficient outing, scoring 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting and grabbing eight rebounds.
Miami’s depth proved to be a difference-maker, as their reserves outscored Atlanta’s bench 40-28.
For the Hawks, Onyeka Okongwu tallied 13 points and nine rebounds, but Atlanta’s interior defense struggled all night.
Terance Mann and Clint Capela combined for 21 points off the bench, but it wasn’t enough to shift momentum.
The Heat now begin a crucial stretch with nine home games in a 10-game span, a much-needed break after a grueling road-heavy schedule.
With the win, Miami (27-30) holds onto eighth place in the Eastern Conference, while Atlanta (27-32) remains in ninth.
