Heat earn first win of season, defeat Hawks 129-117 at State Farm Arena

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 24 points and 18 rebounds as the Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks 129‑117 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena.

Bam Adebayo contributed a season‑high 24 points with nine rebounds, and passed Udonis Haslem to become the Heat’s career leader in rebounds.

For Miami, Andrew Wiggins added 18 points and Pelle Larsson posted 17 points, eight assists and six rebounds, while the team shot 53 % from the field and scored 70 points in the paint.

Atlanta’s rookie Kingston Flemings and Nickeil Alexander‑Walker each scored 23 points; Jalen Johnson finished with 12 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds.

The Hawks entered the game after losing three consecutive contests following an opening stretch of two wins.

Heat made 15 of 23 shots (65 %) in the first quarter to take a 34‑25 lead, led 69‑56 at halftime, and extended the margin to 95‑77 after Tim Hardaway Jr.’s three‑pointer late in the third quarter.

The victory gave Miami its first win after starting the season 0‑4.