Hawks face struggling Heat in Miami matchup

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The Atlanta Hawks will face the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference showdown. The game is scheduled for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. EDT in Miami. The Hawks currently have a record of 35 wins and 37 losses, placing them seventh in the Eastern Conference. The Heat have a record of 31 wins and 41 losses, sitting in tenth place. Atlanta has performed well in division games, winning 9 out of 13. They are known for their scoring, averaging 117.6 points per game while shooting 46.9%. In contrast, the Heat are averaging 103.7 points over their last 10 games and shooting 48.0% from the field. Key players for the Hawks include Trae Young, who averages 24.1 points and 11.4 assists, and Onyeka Okongwu, averaging 16.2 points and 11.5 rebounds. For the Heat, Bam Adebayo leads with 17.6 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists. In terms of injuries, the Heat will be missing Dru Smith and Nikola Jovic, while Duncan Robinson is day-to-day. The Hawks will be without Larry Nance Jr., Kobe Bufkin, Clint Capela, and Jalen Johnson. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as they head into this important matchup.


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