Hawks Outlast Heat in Overtime Drama at State Farm Arena

The Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat clashed in a gripping encounter at State Farm Arena, with the Hawks emerging victorious 119-118. This win brings the Hawks to a 1-0 record for the preseason, while the Heat start their campaign with a 0-1 record.

First Quarter

The game kicked off with an explosive first quarter as the Hawks took an early lead, scoring 35 points against Miami's 24. Trae Young was instrumental in setting up plays and distributing assists that helped Atlanta establish dominance early on. The Dirty Birds capitalized on their fast break opportunities, converting them into crucial points.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Miami fought back by scoring 30 points compared to Atlanta's 19. The Heat's bench players made significant contributions during this period, narrowing down Atlanta's lead. Despite this push from Miami, Jacob Toppin of the Hawks showcased his defensive prowess with key blocks and rebounds that kept Atlanta competitive.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw both teams struggling offensively as they scored below their usual averages—22 for Atlanta and just 16 for Miami. However, Caleb Houstan stepped up for the Dirty Birds by hitting critical three-pointers that maintained their slim advantage over Flash.

Fourth Quarter

As tensions rose in the fourth quarter, both teams exchanged leads multiple times before ending regular time tied at 102 each after scoring bursts from both sides—26 from Atlanta and an impressive comeback of 32 from Miami. Asa Newell played a pivotal role defensively for Atlanta during this stretch.

Overtime

In overtime drama unfolded as both teams battled fiercely until Trae Young orchestrated decisive plays leading to a narrow victory margin of one point over Flash’s efforts which included Bam Adebayo’s relentless attacks inside paint area but ultimately fell short due to missed free throws under pressure situations resulting in final scoreline favoring home side -119-118!

This intense matchup provided fans with thrilling moments throughout all quarters leaving them eagerly anticipating future games between these two rivals! For those interested in more details about what went wrong for Atlanta Hawks or seeking comprehensive analysis regarding tactical aspects involved can refer our detailed coverage titled "Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat match summary."

Looking ahead now towards next fixture scheduled against Houston Rockets on October16th at7:30 PM EDT held again within familiar confines here inside State Farm Arena where supporters can catch live action broadcasted via ESPN2 & SCHN networks respectively ensuring no fan misses out witnessing another exciting chapter unfold soon enough!

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