
Tyler Herro led the Heat, averaging 23.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, while Trae Young spearheaded the Hawks with averages of 24.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 11.6 assists. Both teams faced injury concerns; Miami`s Kevin Love was out, and Nikola Jovic was probable, while Atlanta`s Young was also probable due to right Achilles tendinitis, and Clint Capela was sidelined.
Recent form saw Miami winning two of their last three games, including a dominant 109-90 victory over Chicago, where Herro scored 38 points. Conversely, Atlanta`s form was inconsistent, highlighted by a 120-95 loss to Orlando. The game was expected to be tightly contested, with Miami averaging 110.6 points per game and Atlanta 118.2, setting the stage for an exciting showdown.
The winner of this matchup would advance to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs, intensifying the competitive atmosphere of the NBA Play-In Tournament.
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