Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo Lead Miami Heat Past Atlanta Hawks 128–97

The Miami Heat dominated the Atlanta Hawks from wire to wire on Saturday night, February 21, 2026, walking away with a commanding 128–97 victory on the road in Atlanta. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo powered the Heat's offense while Miami's defense suffocated the Hawks all night long.

Tyler Herro Delivers Efficient Masterclass Against the Hawks

Tyler Herro was the standout performer in the Heat vs Hawks matchup, finishing with 24 points on a scorching 9-of-14 shooting from the field. Herro connected on 2-of-4 from three-point range and went a perfect 4-of-4 from the free-throw line, posting a true shooting percentage of 76.1. He added 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal while finishing a plus-10. Tyler Herro was especially dangerous in transition, scoring 4 fast-break points, and continued to be the Heat's primary scoring engine throughout the contest.

Bam Adebayo Controls the Paint and Orchestrates the Miami Heat Offense

Bam Adebayo was a force on both ends for the Miami Heat, pouring in 17 points on 8-of-14 shooting while anchoring the interior. He hauled in 8 rebounds, dished out 5 assists, and posted a team-best plus-29 for the game. Bam Adebayo scored 12 of his points in the paint and was relentless finishing at the rim, converting 6-of-9 attempts around the basket. His presence as a facilitator and interior finisher kept Atlanta's defense scrambling all night.

Miami Heat Bench Explodes for 64 Points

One of the most remarkable storylines from the Heat vs Hawks game was Miami's bench production. The Heat's reserves contributed 64 bench points — an extraordinary number that showcased the depth of the roster. Pelle Larsson added 12 points and 6 rebounds off the bench, while Kel'el Ware recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Davion Mitchell chipped in 7 points, 7 assists, and 3 blocks. The bench outscoring Atlanta's entire team in certain stretches made this a complete team effort.

Hawks Struggle to Find Answers as Miami Heat Dominates Inside

Atlanta simply could not match Miami's physicality in the paint. The Miami Heat scored 72 points in the paint compared to just 38 for the Hawks, a 34-point discrepancy that tells the story of the game. Miami shot 52% from the field overall while holding the Hawks to just 37.9%. CJ McCollum led Atlanta with 20 points, and Onyeka Okongwu added 22 off the bench, but the Hawks shot a dismal 35.1% on two-point attempts and had no answer for Miami's interior dominance. Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double with 16 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists, yet the Hawks still lost by 31.

Heat vs Hawks Final Breakdown

What's Next for the Miami Heat

With this blowout win over Atlanta locked in, the Miami Heat continue to build momentum heading into a stretch run with playoff implications on the line. Miami currently has a game against the Milwaukee Bucks in progress and faces the Philadelphia 76ers on February 27, 2026. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo remain the cornerstones of a Heat squad that looks capable of making significant noise as the postseason approaches.