Tyler Herro Drops 30, Davion Mitchell Shines in OT as Heat Beat Hawks to Clinch No. 8 Seed
Table of Contents
- Game Summary
- Herro and Mitchell Lead the Way
- Key Player Performances
- What’s Next for Miami and Atlanta
- Impact on the Thunder’s Draft Picks
Game Summary
The Miami Heat made history on Friday night by becoming the first No. 10 seed to advance out of the NBA Play-In Tournament, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 in overtime. Despite Atlanta’s gritty comeback after a cold first half, Miami’s poise and clutch plays proved too much to overcome.
The Hawks shot just 4-of-20 from three in the first half and trailed by as many as 17, but rallied to take a late lead with just over three minutes left in regulation. However, the Heat pushed the game into overtime — and from there, it was all Miami.
Herro and Mitchell Lead the Way
Tyler Herro was dominant through four quarters, pouring in 30 points on efficient shooting, including 5-of-10 from three. He nailed several key shots, including clutch triples in the extra period.
In overtime, it was Davion Mitchell who stole the show. He personally outscored the Hawks 9-8 in OT, providing the spark Miami needed to pull away and secure the win.
Key Player Performances
Miami Heat
- Tyler Herro: 30 points, 5 threes
- Davion Mitchell: 9 points in OT
- Andrew Wiggins: 20 points
- Bam Adebayo: 17 points, 11 rebounds
Atlanta Hawks
- Trae Young: 29 points, including a layup to force OT
- Onyeka Okongwu: 28 points
- George Niang: 20 points (bench)
- Caris LeVert: 15 points
What’s Next for Miami and Atlanta
With the win, Miami locks in the No. 8 seed and will face the No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night to kick off their first-round series.
As for the Hawks, their season comes to an end following the defeat.
Impact on the Thunder’s Draft Picks
The win also benefits the Oklahoma City Thunder, who now officially receive Miami’s No. 15 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. This comes as part of a long-standing trade route linked to the 2019 Paul George deal.
OKC now holds both the 15th and 25th picks in the first round (the latter via the Clippers).
