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NBA: Atlanta Hawks Allow Their Fewest Points In Almost Four Years, Pip Miami Heat 98-86

Trae Young had 11 points and 14 assists, as the Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 98-86 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday (February 25, 2025). Onyeka Okongwu had 17 points and eight rebounds, while Terrance Mann and Caris LaVert both added 15 points off the bench. NBA steals leader Dyson Daniel had seven steals, one off a season high. The Hawks allowed their fewest points since a 100-82 victory over Cleveland on March 14, 2021, and moved past Miami into eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Andrew Wiggins had 23 points for Miami, who lost for the sixth time in seven games and missed 13 of their first 14 3-point attempts.

| Photo: AP/Mike Stewart

Atlanta Hawks guard Caris LeVert (3) shoots against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta.

NBA 2024-25: Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives against Hawks guard Trae Young
NBA 2024-25: Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives against Hawks guard Trae Young | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta.

NBA 2024-25: Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) works for the ball
NBA 2024-25: Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) works for the ball | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) works for the ball against Miami Heat forward Kyle Anderson (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta.

NBA 2024-25: Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) tries to shoots against Miami Heat
NBA 2024-25: Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) tries to shoots against Miami Heat | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) tries to shoots against Atlanta Hawks guard Terance Mann (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta.

NBA 2024-25: Hawks forward Georges Niang (20) shoots against Miami Heat
NBA 2024-25: Hawks forward Georges Niang (20) shoots against Miami Heat | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart

Atlanta Hawks forward Georges Niang (20) shoots against Miami Heat forward Kyle Anderson (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta.

NBA 2024-25: Hawks center Clint Capela (15) shoots against Miami Heat
NBA 2024-25: Hawks center Clint Capela (15) shoots against Miami Heat | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) shoots against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game.

NBA 2024-25: Hawks guard Trae Young drives against Miami Heat
NBA 2024-25: Hawks guard Trae Young drives against Miami Heat | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives against Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta.

NBA 2024-25: Hawks guard Terance Mann (14) dunks the ball
NBA 2024-25: Hawks guard Terance Mann (14) dunks the ball | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart

Atlanta Hawks guard Terance Mann (14) dunks the ball against Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta.

NBA 2024-25: Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) watches his shot
NBA 2024-25: Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) watches his shot | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) watches his shot against the Miami Heat during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta.

NBA 2024-25: Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) drives to the basket
NBA 2024-25: Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) drives to the basket | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) drives to the basket against Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta.

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