Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks Preview
Preview
Atlanta's game in Houston on Friday night was an embarrassment. Trae Young and Dejounte Murray let their best-combined performance of the season go too far. The Hawks backcourt began mocking the worst team in the league before blowing a 16-point lead.
After the game, Rockets' players rightfully trolled Young on Instagram. Of course, there are always two sides to every story. Perhaps, Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. had it coming to them - we know Green was flopping.
However, it was a rare slippage of class or sportsmanship from a stellar group of players. Now, Atlanta must keep that same energy as they host the Miami Heat. The same team that bullied them in an ugly gentleman's sweep during last year's playoffs.
Miami has been devastated by injuries, so it is not a true rematch. But hopefully, it gives Atlanta a chance to clean up their disastrous defense from Friday night and continue ironing out their offense. Either way, if you plan to show up teams - at least make sure they are competent.
Injury Report
Miami's injury report lists Gabe Vincent, Jamal Cain, Caleb Martin, Max Strus, Tyler Herro, and Dewayne Dedmon are listed as questionable. Additionally, Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson, Victor Oladipo, and Omer Yurtseven are out.
Atlanta's injury report lists Clint Capela (dental pain) as questionable and Bogdan Bogdanovic (right knee recovery) as out.
Odds
Spread: Hawks (-5.5)
Over/Under Point Total: 222.5
Money Line: Hawks (-213) Heat (+213)
*Odds provided by SI Sportsbook
Television, Streaming, Radio
Location: State Farm Arena
Time: 5:00 p.m. EST
Radio: 92.9 FM The Game
Network: Bally Sports
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Uniforms
The Atlanta Hawks will wear their City Edition uniforms (black). The Miami Heat will wear their City Edition uniforms (white).
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