Hawks Sweep Down Heat

     The Atlanta Hawks pulled by the Miami Heat 98-86 on Monday night at State Farm Arena. The Heat have lost seven of their past 10 games since they traded away Jimmy Butler. 

     Atlanta(27-31) had a slight 23-22 advantage at the end of the first quarter. They extended their lead to 50-42 by halftime. 

     Miami(26-30) kept up with the pace during the third quarter and were down 83-75 at the conclusion of the frame. The Hawks held off the Heat in the final quarter. 

     Andrew Wiggins helped the Heat with a game-high 23 points. Bam Adebayo and Kyle Anderson both contributed 14 points each. 

     Onyeka Okongwu led the Hawks with 17 points and eight rebounds. Trae Young had a double-double with 11 points and 14 assists.