The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Miami Heat, 103 - 95, at Philips Arena on Wednesday. Atlanta was in desperate need of a win and they were able to take care of a shorthanded Miami team here. Defense was key for the Hawks, as they held the Heat to 42 percent shooting and forced them to commit 16 turnovers. Atlanta also dominated in the paint, winning the rebounding battle, 47 - 34, and outscoring them in the paint 58 - 26.The Hawks shot 49 percent from the field and assisted on 27 of their 43 made baskets. This was a near wire - to - wire win for the Hawks, as Miami held just one lead in the first five minutes. Miami (7 - 15) are as beat - up as anyone right now and it's taking a toll on the heavily used starters. Hassan Whiteside really struggled in this game, as he amassed eight points, 12 rebounds and one blocks on 4 - of - 12 shooting. Tyler Johnson was the team's best player, as he tallied 27 points and five assists off the bench. Goran Dragic continued his good form, scoring 21 points and handing out four assists. Rodney McGruder got the start for Justise Winslow and finished with 11 points, five rebounds and five assists. It does n't get any easier for the Heat, as they play the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road for their next game. Atlanta (11 - 12) had lost seven - straight headed into this game, so to say this win was needed would be a drastic understatement. Dwight Howard took a lot of the load on his broad shoulders, as he tallied 23 points, 17 rebounds and four assists. It was n't just offense though, as he held the dominant Hassan Whiteside in check. Paul Millsap also played great, accumulating 21 points, nine rebounds, four steals and three blocks in the victory. Dennis Schroeder was the only other player in double figures, accruing 17 points, four rebounds and seven assists. Atlanta will look to build off this win on Friday, when they play the Milwaukee Bucks on the road.
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