It was the first postseason game under the newly named FTX Arena. Game 2 between both Southeast Division clubs will be on Tuesday night.
It was tied 7-7 and then Miami went on a 14-4 spurt to lead 23-17 after one quarter. The Heat scored eight straight points to go up by 15 points 41-26 with 5:56 left in the first half. Miami held a 59-40 advantage at halftime. Atlanta could not gain any ground and trailed 86-60 at the end of three quarters.
Duncan Robinson had a new playoff career-high 27 points and a postseason franchise record of eight three-pointers for Miami. Jimmy Butler had 21 points while P.J. Tucker added 16 points. Kyle Lowry fell short of a double-double with 10 points and nine assists. Trae Young of the Hawks was held to eight points.
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