LiveBattle.com reported on July 12th that the NBA Summer League saw a match between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks.
The game started with the Hawks taking the lead with an opening score of 11-4, led by Akujonis’ assists and shooting to narrow the gap for his team. The Hawks maintained their position with three consecutive baskets in the paint. In the second quarter, Juric hit a jump shot to widen the gap to double digits. The Heat then launched a 15-3 run to level the score, with Cook hitting a three-pointer to take the lead again. McKinnie’s layup halted the Hawks’ downturn, ending the first half tied at 52.
In the second half, the Hawks’ shooting percentage dropped, while the Heat continued to push forward with a 16-4 run to establish their advantage. In the final quarter, the Hawks fought back fiercely, suppressing their opponents with a 13-0 run to overtake them. At the crucial moment, Bakkin scored all six free throws to end the game. Ultimately, the Hawks staged a comeback in the final quarter, defeating the Heat 105-98.
Heat: Akujonis 24 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals; Cook 18 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Rashon 16 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Gorkine 11 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Welch 10 points, 6 rebounds; Kasha-Johnson 9 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Stevenson 6 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Lewis 4 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists; Marcus Williams 1 rebound
Hawks: Bakkin 29 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks; Topolnik 19 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists; Ndiaye 12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Fragile 12 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Newell 8 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks; Juric 8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; McKinnie 7 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Kobe Johnson 2 points, 3 rebounds
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