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Miami Heat Defeats Atlanta Hawks 126-111

Miami Heat
Miami Heat16-15
126
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks15-17
111

Friday, December 26, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · State Farm Arena

Miami Heat 126, Atlanta Hawks 111, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks?

Miami Heat beat Atlanta Hawks 126-111 at State Farm Arena on December 26, 2025.

Who was favored in Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks?

Atlanta Hawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup at State Farm Arena, the Miami Heat secured a commanding 126-111 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. This win not only extends Miami's lead in the season series to 2-0 but also highlights the struggles the Hawks have faced recently, as they have now lost five consecutive games. The Hawks entered the game with a home record of 15-17, while the Heat boasted a slightly better away record of 16-15.

The Atlanta Hawks have been struggling significantly in their last ten games, managing only two wins against eight losses. Their recent form includes an average of 118.6 points scored per game but a concerning average of 126.0 points allowed. In their last five games, they have averaged 123.4 points scored but have allowed 130.8 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Their last victory came against the Philadelphia 76ers on December 14, where they won 120-117, but since then, they have suffered defeats to teams like the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs.

Conversely, the Miami Heat have also faced difficulties, posting a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, with their recent performance reflecting an average of 110.6 points scored and 116.5 points allowed. Their last three games have all ended in losses, including a recent defeat to the Toronto Raptors, where they lost 91-112. The Heat's last win was against the Brooklyn Nets on December 19, where they secured a 106-95 victory.

Home and away performances have been a mixed bag for both teams. The Hawks have struggled at home, with a record of 1-5 in their last six home games, while the Heat have had a tougher time on the road, with a record of 1-5 in their last six away games. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they sought to turn their fortunes around.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Miami Heat have historically performed well against the Hawks, leading the season series 1-0 prior to this game. In their previous encounters this season, the Heat defeated the Hawks 122-112 on March 27 and 131-109 on February 27. The Hawks managed to win two of their last four meetings, including a home victory on February 25, where they won 98-86.

Injury concerns have also plagued both teams leading up to this game. The Hawks had three players listed as day-to-day: Mouhamed Gueye (foot), Keshon Gilbert (hip), and RayJ Dennis (Achilles). The Heat were also dealing with multiple injuries, including Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Bam Adebayo (back), Trevor Keels (knee), Ryan Conwell (hip), and Myron Gardner (ankle), all of whom were day-to-day. The absence or limited availability of these players could have impacted both teams' strategies and performances.

The betting market reflected the competitive nature of the game, with DraftKings setting the spread at ATL -2.5, indicating a slight favor for the Hawks at home. The total points were set at 250.5, suggesting expectations for a high-scoring affair. The moneyline odds were -148.0 for the Hawks and 124.0 for the Heat, further illustrating the tight competition.

Conditions during the game were typical for a late December evening in Atlanta, with fans filling the arena in hopes of witnessing a Hawks turnaround. However, the Heat's performance was dominant, effectively neutralizing the Hawks' offensive efforts. The game featured several key scoring plays, including a 25-foot three-point step back jump shot by Trae Young, but it was not enough to close the gap.

As the game progressed, the Heat maintained their lead, with notable contributions from their players, including Norman Powell, who made crucial free throws in the fourth quarter. The final quarter saw the Hawks attempting to rally back, but the Heat's consistent scoring kept them at bay. Ultimately, the Heat's ability to execute their game plan and capitalize on the Hawks' defensive lapses proved decisive.

This game serves as a reminder of the challenges both teams face as they navigate through the season. The Hawks will need to regroup and address their defensive issues if they hope to turn their season around, while the Heat will look to build on this victory as they continue to push for better positioning in the league.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsATL -2.5 250.5 o -108 / u -112 Miami Heat +124 · Atlanta Hawks -148

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Injury report

  • Mouhamed GueyeDay-To-DayFootAtlanta Hawks
  • Keshon GilbertDay-To-DayHipAtlanta Hawks
  • RayJ DennisDay-To-DayAchillesAtlanta Hawks
  • Giannis AntetokounmpoDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
  • Bam AdebayoDay-To-DayBackMiami Heat
  • Trevor KeelsDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
  • Ryan ConwellDay-To-DayHipMiami Heat
  • Myron GardnerDay-To-DayAnkleMiami Heat

Leaders

  • PointsTrae Young30Atlanta Hawks
  • AssistsJalen Johnson10Atlanta Hawks
  • ReboundsJalen Johnson9Atlanta Hawks
  • PointsNorman Powell25Miami Heat
  • AssistsDavion Mitchell7Miami Heat
  • ReboundsKel'el Ware13Miami Heat

Recent form

Atlanta Hawks

Last 10: 2-8Streak L4118.6 scored · 126 allowed per game1-5 at home

  • L123-126vs Chicago BullsDec 24
  • L150-152vs Chicago BullsDec 21
  • L98-126vs San Antonio SpursDec 20
  • L126-133at Charlotte HornetsDec 19
  • W120-117vs Philadelphia 76ersDec 14
  • L115-142at Detroit PistonsDec 13
  • W131-116at Washington WizardsDec 7
  • L133-134vs Denver NuggetsDec 6
  • L92-115vs LA ClippersDec 4
  • L98-99at Detroit PistonsDec 2

Miami Heat

Last 10: 2-8Streak L3110.6 scored · 116.5 allowed per game1-5 away

  • L91-112vs Toronto RaptorsDec 24
  • L125-132at New York KnicksDec 21
  • L116-129at Boston CelticsDec 20
  • W106-95at Brooklyn NetsDec 19
  • L96-106vs Toronto RaptorsDec 16
  • L108-117at Orlando MagicDec 9
  • L111-127vs Sacramento KingsDec 7
  • L105-106at Orlando MagicDec 6
  • L108-118at Dallas MavericksDec 4
  • W140-123vs LA ClippersDec 2

Standings

TeamGames behindLostStreakWin %Won
Atlanta-36L1.56146
Orlando137L1.54945
Charlotte238W1.53744
Miami339W2.52443
Washington2965L10.20717

Box score

StatMiami HeatAtlanta Hawks
Field goals49-10440-85
Field goal %4747
Three-pointers11-3612-36
Three-point %3133
Free throws17-1819-21
Free throw %9490
Rebounds5242
Offensive rebounds135
Defensive rebounds3937
Assists2926
Steals146
Blocks25
Turnovers1021
Team turnovers20
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls01
Points off turnovers922
Fast-break points2222
Points in the paint6654
Fouls1616
Largest lead172
Lead changes44
Time in front942

How the scoring went

  1. 3rd Quarter86-81Trae Young makes free throw 1 of 2
  2. 3rd Quarter86-82Trae Young makes free throw 2 of 2
  3. 3rd Quarter88-82Nikola Jovic makes 1-foot layup (Andrew Wiggins assists)
  4. 3rd Quarter90-82Dru Smith makes tip shot
  5. 3rd Quarter90-83Mouhamed Gueye makes free throw 1 of 2
  6. 3rd Quarter90-84Mouhamed Gueye makes free throw 2 of 2
  7. 4th Quarter92-84Andrew Wiggins makes driving layup
  8. 4th Quarter93-84Nikola Jovic makes free throw 1 of 2
  9. 4th Quarter94-84Nikola Jovic makes free throw 2 of 2
  10. 4th Quarter94-87Vit Krejci makes 25-foot three point jumper (Onyeka Okongwu assists)
  11. 4th Quarter95-87Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
  12. 4th Quarter96-87Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
  13. 4th Quarter98-87Andrew Wiggins makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Nikola Jovic assists)
  14. 4th Quarter100-87Andrew Wiggins makes running layup (Kasparas Jakucionis assists)
  15. 4th Quarter102-87Dru Smith makes two point shot (Nikola Jovic assists)
  16. 4th Quarter102-89Jalen Johnson makes dunk (Trae Young assists)
  17. 4th Quarter104-89Andrew Wiggins makes 11-foot two point shot
  18. 4th Quarter104-92Jalen Johnson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trae Young assists)
  19. 4th Quarter104-94Asa Newell makes running dunk (Jalen Johnson assists)
  20. 4th Quarter104-96Trae Young makes 15-foot running pullup jump shot
  21. 4th Quarter106-96Norman Powell makes two point shot (Davion Mitchell assists)
  22. 4th Quarter109-96Pelle Larsson makes 25-foot jump bank shot (Davion Mitchell assists)
  23. 4th Quarter111-96Nikola Jovic makes two point shot (Pelle Larsson assists)
  24. 4th Quarter113-96Norman Powell makes driving layup
  25. 4th Quarter113-97Trae Young makes free throw 1 of 2
  26. 4th Quarter113-98Trae Young makes free throw 2 of 2
  27. 4th Quarter113-100Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes running layup (Jalen Johnson assists)
  28. 4th Quarter115-100Pelle Larsson makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot (Norman Powell assists)
  29. 4th Quarter117-100Davion Mitchell makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot
  30. 4th Quarter117-102Dyson Daniels makes driving layup (Trae Young assists)
  31. 4th Quarter119-102Norman Powell makes driving layup (Davion Mitchell assists)
  32. 4th Quarter119-104Onyeka Okongwu makes two point shot
  33. 4th Quarter120-104Norman Powell makes free throw 1 of 2
  34. 4th Quarter121-104Norman Powell makes free throw 2 of 2
  35. 4th Quarter121-107Trae Young makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
  36. 4th Quarter123-107Andrew Wiggins makes tip shot
  37. 4th Quarter123-109Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes driving layup (Trae Young assists)
  38. 4th Quarter123-110Onyeka Okongwu makes free throw 1 of 2
  39. 4th Quarter123-111Onyeka Okongwu makes free throw 2 of 2
  40. 4th Quarter126-111Kel'el Ware makes 22-foot three point jumper (Pelle Larsson assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Atlanta Hawks, below favours Miami Heat.

Venue

  • State Farm ArenaAtlanta, GA
  • Attendance15664
  • OfficialsSean Wright, Jenna Schroeder, Nate Green

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