Hawks Stuff Heat

     The Atlanta Hawks downed the Miami Heat 94-80 on Tuesday night at American Airlines Arena. The Heat had their six-game winning streak snapped and finished up a four-game homestand. 

     The Hawks participated in their first contest with new interim head coach Nate McMillian. Atlanta fired their head coach Lloyd Pierce on Monday. 

     In the first quarter, Atlanta(15-20) had a 23-17 advantage. The Hawks remained in front 44-37 at the midway break. Miami(17-18) came back and led 66-63 at the end of three quarters. The Heat were outscored 31-14 in the fourth. 

     Goran Dragic and Duncan Robinson both led Miami with 14 points each. Bam Adebayo was held to 11 points. 

     The Hawks were led by Trae Young with a double-double of 18 points and 10 assists. John Collins scored 17 points while Kevin Huerter dropped in 16 points.