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The Miami Heat dominated the Atlanta Hawks 128–97 on February 20 at State Farm Arena, showcasing elite two-way execution in a decisive 31-point victory. Tyler Herro led Miami with 24 points while Bam Adebayo contributed 17 points, anchoring an offense that shot 52 percent from the field and 13 three-pointers, finishing well above the 243.5 Vegas total line. The Heat's defensive prowess was suffocating, holding Atlanta to 37.9 percent shooting and forcing 13 turnovers while generating 8 steals; Miami's 124.1 offensive rating and 94.5 defensive rating underscored complete dominance. Oka Okongwu (22 points) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (20 points) led a Hawks offense that collapsed in the second quarter, scoring just 16 points in the first and managing only 35 in the second before Miami's third-quarter surge (30 points) put the game out of reach. Miami's 31 assists and 58 rebounds demonstrated superior ball movement and rebounding control, while a fourth-quarter explosion (41 points) sealed the blowout. The Heat's balanced attack and stifling defense signal continued Eastern Conference contention.
