The Miami Heat made NBA history Friday night, becoming the first 10th seed to advance to the playoffs via the play-in tournament after a dramatic 123-11 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks. But it was Davion Mitchell’s electrifying overtime performance that stole the spotlight and left fans buzzing.
After trailing by as many as points and nearly letting the game slip away, Miami regrouped behind Tyler Herro’s 30-point effort and Mitchell’s late-game surge. Herro’s clutch free throws and three-pointers kept the Heat alive, but it was Mitchell—who scored just one point in the first half—who exploded for in the second, including nine in overtime on 3-of-4 shooting from deep. His game-winning three-pointer capped a 9-0 Miami run that Atlanta couldn’t answer.
The Hawks, led by Trae Young’s points and Oneka Okongwu’s, rallied to force overtime but faltered in the extra period. Miami’s supporting cast—Haywood Highsmith, Andrew Wiggins, and Bam Adebayo—combined for points and rebounds, each logging over minutes on the floor.
With this win, the Heat clinched the eighth seed and a first-round matchup with the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. The Hawks’ season ends in heartbreak, while Miami’s improbable run continues.
Fans searching for where to watch the next Miami Heat game can tune in as the Heat face the Cavaliers on Sunday night. For full highlights, check YouTube for “Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks Play-In Full Game Highlights”.
