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 a 11-4 start, led by Akujonis’s 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 score gap to double digits. The Heat then launched an attack with a 15-3 run, pulling even with a three-pointer from Cook. McKinnie scored again to take the lead, while Mackey stopped the slide with a layup. By halftime, the score was tied at 52.
In the third quarter, the Hawks’ shooting percentage dropped, allowing the Heat to continue their offensive momentum with a 16-4 run to establish their advantage. In the final quarter, the Hawks fought back hard, suppressing their opponents’ offense with a 13-0 run to overtake them. At the crucial moment, Baktin made all six free throws to end the game. Ultimately, the Hawks turned the tide in the fourth 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; Wel 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: Baktin 29 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks; Tompkins 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; Dwight Murray 2 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists
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