The Miami Heat took on the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Friday, December 26, 2025. The Heat came out on top with a score of 126-111. This game saw Miami improve their season record to 16-15.

Norman Powell was a standout for the Heat with 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Pelle Larsson also made an impact, adding 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. On the other side, Jalen Johnson had 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Hawks. Despite these efforts, the Hawks’ record fell to 15-17.

In the first quarter, both the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks scored 32 points, setting an even pace early on. The second quarter saw the Heat gain the upper hand, scoring 31 points while holding the Hawks to just 19. This gave Miami a solid lead heading into halftime.

The third quarter had the Hawks slightly closing the gap with 33 points, but the Heat kept their edge with 27. In the final quarter, Miami finished strong with 36 points compared to Atlanta’s 27, sealing their 126-111 victory. The Heat shot 47.1% from the field and excelled at free throws, making 17 of 18 attempts. The Hawks matched the Heat’s shooting percentage from the field but struggled with 21 turnovers.

Norman Powell led the Miami Heat with 25 points. He also grabbed 7 rebounds and added 5 assists. His shooting was solid, making 9 of his 16 shots.

Pelle Larsson also had a strong game for the Heat. He scored 21 points and had 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Larsson was efficient, hitting 9 of his 13 shots.

Jalen Johnson stood out for the Atlanta Hawks. He scored 24 points and was close to a triple-double with 9 rebounds and 10 assists. Trae Young was the top scorer for the Hawks, putting up 30 points and 6 assists.

What’s Next

The Miami Heat improved their record to 15-15 with the win over the Atlanta Hawks. This places them in the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. The victory is significant as it helps the Heat maintain their position in the playoff race.

On the other hand, the Atlanta Hawks now have a 15-16 record. They are sitting in the 9th position in the Eastern Conference. The loss puts them just outside the playoff spots, making their upcoming games even more important.

The Miami Heat will play their next game at home against the Indiana Pacers. This game is on Saturday, December 27, at 8:00 PM. The Heat will then stay at home to face the Denver Nuggets on Monday, December 29, at 7:30 PM. After that, they will travel to play the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, January 1, at 7:00 PM.

The Atlanta Hawks are set to host the New York Knicks on Saturday, December 27, at 8:00 PM. Following this, they will travel to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, December 29, at 8:00 PM. The Hawks will return home to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, December 31, at 3:00 PM.

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