- Matchup: Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks
- Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
- Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Atlanta Hawks (15-16) will aim to secure a victory against the Miami Heat (15-15) at State Farm Arena this Friday.
In their recent contest, the Heat fell short against the Raptors with a score of 112-91. Miami managed to achieve a shooting percentage of 40.2% (33 of 82) and converted 8 of their 30 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, the Heat successfully netted 17 out of 20 attempts, translating to 85.0%. On the rebounding front, they secured 40 boards, with 10 offensive rebounds. They also recorded 18 assists, committed 17 turnovers, and snagged 12 steals. Defensively, Miami allowed opponents to shoot at a 47.7% efficiency (41 of 86). Toronto, on the other hand, registered 29 assists and 12 steals, while collecting 50 rebounds (15 offensive and 35 defensive) along with 1 block and shooting 88.9% from the free throw line (16 of 18). The Heat accumulated 18 personal fouls to Toronto’s 19.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. was a standout performer in this game, finishing with 21 points on 9 of 16 shooting. He logged 36 minutes on the court, grabbed 2 rebounds, and provided 2 assists, concluding the contest with an impressive shooting percentage of 56.3%.
Miami enters this matchup with a 15-15 record for the season. The Heat averages 119.2 points per game (9th in the league) while shooting 47.0% from the field. From three-point range, they are connecting at a rate of 36.7% (384 of 1,045) and 78.2% from the free throw line. As a whole, Miami secures 45.4 rebounds per game and has accumulated 850 assists this season, ranking 8th in the league for assists. The team averages 14.2 turnovers and commits 19.1 fouls each game.
On the defensive end, the Heat force 15.6 turnovers per game and average 20.5 personal fouls. They rank 20th in the NBA for assists allowed, with 813 given up throughout the season. Defensively, Miami yields a field goal percentage of 45.2% (1,282 of 2,837) and allows 48.0 rebounds per game while conceding 34.5% from three-point range. They rank 21st in the league for points allowed per game, giving up 117.6 points.
In their previous game, the Hawks suffered a defeat, losing to the Bulls 126-123. Atlanta allowed Chicago to grab 48 rebounds in total (9 offensive). They finished this game 33.3% from three-point range, making 13 of 39 attempts, while shooting 21 of 28 from the free throw line (75.0%). Chicago shot 50.5% from the field, hitting 46 of 91 attempts, whereas the Hawks matched them with a 50.5% shooting percentage, making 48 of 95 attempts. Atlanta converted 14 of 42 attempts from beyond the arc (33.3%). The Bulls committed 18 fouls, providing the Hawks with 20 free throw opportunities, and Atlanta recorded 9 steals while committing 12 turnovers. They amassed 32 defensive boards and 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 38.
Jalen Johnson was a key player for the Hawks, finishing with 24 points after hitting 11 of 23 shots (47.8% efficiency) and contributing 9 rebounds along with 10 assists in 39 minutes.
The Hawks currently hold a record of 15-16 this season. They average 20.6 personal fouls per game and shoot 78.6% from the free throw line. With an average of 31.1 assists per game, they lead the NBA in this category while averaging 15.2 turnovers. Atlanta has scored 3,683 points this year, averaging 118.8 points per game, and they grab 41.6 rebounds per game. The Hawks are shooting 48.3% from the field, ranking them 7th in the league.
Defensively, the Hawks concede 36.2% from three-point territory (421 of 1,162) and allow opponents to convert 79.0% from the free throw line. They give up 27.9 assists and 45.5 rebounds per game, placing them 24th in the league. In terms of points allowed, Atlanta is ranked 24th in the NBA, with teams scoring an average of 119.6 points against them. The Hawks force 16.2 turnovers per game and have permitted teams to shoot 47.9% from the field (23rd in the league).
Who will emerge as the victor in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Tony Sink’s Prediction: Take Miami
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