- Matchup: Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: WANF
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The Atlanta Hawks (2-2) are set to host the Miami Heat (0-4) at State Farm Arena this Wednesday.
In their last outing, the Heat faced the Mavericks, suffering a close defeat with a final score of 113-109. Miami recorded 14 fouls, while Dallas racked up 23. The Heat managed to make 14 of 46 three-point shots. Dallas excelled at the free-throw line, shooting 92.9%, hitting 13 out of 14. On the boards, the Mavericks pulled down 51 rebounds (13 offensive, 38 defensive) and had 5 blocks. They dished out 31 assists and had 11 steals. Defensively, the Heat allowed Dallas to shoot 45.7%, permitting 43 of 94 attempts. Miami tallied 26 assists, forced 17 turnovers, and secured 9 steals. They recorded 42 total rebounds, including 10 offensive boards. From the charity stripe, the Heat converted 14 of their 25 attempts for a conversion rate of 56.0%. Miami concluded the game with a 44.6% field goal percentage (41 of 92) and connected on 13 of 41 from beyond the arc.
Giannis Antetokounmpo played a pivotal role in this contest, shooting 52.2% from the field, assisting 11 times, and spending 39 minutes on the court. He grabbed 14 rebounds and scored 29 points on 12 of 23 shooting.
The Heat are struggling this season, holding a 0-4 record. They currently average 14.5 turnovers and commit 22.0 personal fouls each game. Miami’s rebounding efforts yield 40.5 boards per game, while their 99 assists this season rank 11th in the league. The team has a shooting percentage of 30.6% from three-point range (49 of 160) and a free-throw success rate of 72.1%. They score an average of 109.0 points per game, placing them 28th in the NBA, with a field goal percentage of 43.2%.
Defensively, the Heat force 17.3 turnovers per game and commit 23.8 personal fouls. They rank 25th in the league for opponent assists given up, allowing 107 thus far. Miami’s field goal defense permits a 47.2% success rate (174 of 369), and they allow 50.5 rebounds per contest. Opponents shoot 39.0% from beyond the arc against them, with the Heat also ranking 24th in points allowed per game (121.8).
In their last game, the Hawks lost to the Rockets with a score of 120-110. Atlanta permitted Houston to grab 52 rebounds overall, including 12 on the offensive end. The Hawks shot 29.6% from downtown (8 of 27) and made 26 of their 32 free-throw attempts (81.3%). The Rockets shot 53.1% from the field, converting 43 of 81 tries. The Hawks finished with a shooting percentage of 42.9%, hitting 42 of 98 attempts, and converted 11 of 39 three-pointers (28.2%). They capitalized at the free-throw line with a success rate of 71.4%. Houston committed 22 fouls, leading to 21 free-throw opportunities for the Hawks. Atlanta recorded 10 steals and only turned the ball over 13 times while collecting 35 total rebounds (22 defensive, 13 offensive).
Jalen Johnson was a standout for the Hawks in this game, making 5 of 14 shots for a field goal percentage of 35.7%. He recorded 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists during his 36 minutes on the court.
Currently, Atlanta holds a 2-2 record. Offensively, they boast a shooting percentage of 46.7%, ranked 12th in the league. The Hawks have accumulated 484 points on the season, averaging 121.0 points per game. They secure 41.8 rebounds per game and dish out assists at a remarkable rate of 31.5 times per game (1st in the league), while averaging 14.3 turnovers per game. Atlanta commits 24.5 personal fouls on average and shoots 74.0% from the free-throw line.
On defense, the Hawks allow 30.1% from three-point range (46 of 153), while opponents are converting 82.1% of their free-throw attempts. They surrender 27.3 assists and 45.5 rebounds per game, placing them 20th and 19th in the league, respectively. Defensively, they rank 13th in points allowed per game at 111.8 and are able to force an impressive 21.3 turnovers per game, allowing opponents to shoot 45.9% from the field (15th in the NBA).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Back Miami
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