Heat Snap Losing Streak Behind Antetokounmpo's 24-Point Effort

The Miami Heat secured their first victory since acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 129-117 on Wednesday night. The win ended a four-game losing streak that began immediately after the high-profile trade.

Antetokounmpo recorded 24 points and 18 rebounds in the win. Bam Adebayo matched his scoring with 24 points and added nine rebounds. Andrew Wiggins contributed 18 points, while Pelle Larsson provided 17 points, eight assists, and six rebounds. The team shot 53% from the field and scored 70 points in the paint.

The Hawks have lost three consecutive games after opening the season with two wins. Kingston Flemings and Nickeil Alexander-Walker each scored 23 points for Atlanta. Jalen Johnson finished with 12 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds while shooting four for 12 from the floor.

Miami controlled the game early, making 15 of 23 shots in the first quarter to take a 34-25 lead. They held a 69-56 advantage at halftime. Tim Hardaway Jr. hit a three-pointer late in the third quarter to extend the lead to 95-77. Hardaway scored 14 points as a bench player.

The Hawks played the first game of a home back-to-back set. Their scheduled Thursday game against Cleveland was delayed by one hour to accommodate Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between Atlanta and Golden State at State Farm Arena.

The Heat will host Indiana on Friday. The Hawks face Cleveland at home on Thursday.