Atlanta had lost 10 of their last 11 headed into this game, so a near wire - to - wire win is just what the doctor ordered. The Hawks really dominated down low, winning the rebounding battle, 47 - 34, and outscoring the Heat in the paint, 58 - 26. Defense was also huge for Atlanta, forcing the Heat to shoot 42 percent from the field and commit 16 turnovers. Tyler Johnson did all he could to keep Miami in the game, as he tallied 27 points and five assists off the bench. Goran Dragic also played well, totaling 21 points and four assists. The big men really dominated for Atlanta, as Dwight Howard and Paul Millsap had monster games. Howard accumulated 23 points, 17 rebounds and four assists, while Millsap finished with 21 points, nine rebounds, four steals and three blocks. Dennis Schroeder accrued 17 points, four rebounds and seven assists as well.
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