SB Nation Tampa Bay - Red-Hot Miami Heat Crush Atlanta Hawks, 107-87https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49019/tb-fave.png2012-02-12T21:37:59-05:00http://tampabay.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25572102012-02-12T21:37:59-05:002012-02-12T21:37:59-05:00Heat Vs. Hawks Final Score: Miami Hands Atlanta 107-87 Beating
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<p>The <a href="https://www.hothothoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Heat</a> have been on a tear lately and it continued on Sunday night with a 20-point beat down of the Atlanta Hawks at the Philips Arena. Dwayne Wade killed the Hawks in the first half, but took his foot off the pedal in the second half, finishing the night with 21 points. LeBron James led the Heat in scoring picking up a double-double with 23 points with 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Chris Bosh had a double-double at halftime, finishing the game with 14 points and 16 rebounds.</p>
<p>The Hawks just couldn't get their offense going against the Heat, shooting just 38.9 percent from the field. Willie Green led the Hawks in scoring off the bench with 17 points, hitting on all three of his three-point shots on the night. Joe Johnson also finished with 12 points on the night with 5 assists, while Josh Smith finished the night with eight points and seven rebounds with seven assists.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2012/2/12/2794265/heat-vs-hawks-score-final-lebron-jamesAlfie Crow2012-02-12T20:16:17-05:002012-02-12T20:16:17-05:00Heat Vs. Hawks Score Update: Miami Crushing Atlanta At Halftime, 63-41
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<p>The red hot <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a> headed into Atlanta to take on the Hawks and are set to just put the game on cruise control at halftime. The Heat currently hold a 63-41 lead at the half, as Dwayne Wade has been killing the Hawks, picking up 21 points at the half way point. <span>Chris Bosh</span> has also picked up a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, while <span>LeBron James</span> is close to a double-double with 14 points and 9 rebounds.</p>
<p>For the Hawks, <span>Joe Johnson</span> leads the way in scoring with just eight points and three assists. <span>Jeff Teague</span>, <span>Josh Smith</span>, and <span>Zaza Pachulia</span> all have six points at the half, with Pachulia pick up five rebounds early. The Heat's defense has held the Hawks to shoot just 37.2 percent from the field on the night.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2012/2/12/2794139/heat-vs-hawks-score-update-dwayne-wadeAlfie Crow2012-02-12T10:00:58-05:002012-02-12T10:00:58-05:00Heat Vs. Hawks Game Time, TV Schedule And More
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<p>The top two teams in the Southeast Division meet Sunday night, when the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a> (18-9) welcome the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a> (20-7) to town. This will be the third of four meeting between the two squads, with Miami and Atlanta splitting the first two contests.</p>
<p>The Heat are on a roll, having won nine of their last 11 games. <span>Dwyane Wade</span> has been particularly on fire for Miami, averaging 27.2 points in his last five games, topping 25 in each.</p>
<p>Random fun fact: Miami is 11-1 this season when <span>Chris Bosh</span> reaches his season average of 19.4 points.</p>
<p>Here is what you need to know for today's game:</p>
<p><b>Game Date/Time: </b>Sunday, February 12, 7:00 P.M. ET</p>
<p><b>Location: </b>Phillips Arena, Atlanta, GA</p>
<p><b>TV:</b> ESPN</p>
<p><b>Radio: </b>WAXY 790</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2012/2/12/2793173/miami-heat-atlanta-hawks-game-time-tv-scheduleT.J. Doyle2012-02-12T04:00:06-05:002012-02-12T04:00:06-05:00Miami Heat Visit Atlanta Hawks: Game 28 Preview
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<p>The big three and the Miami Heat visit Josh Smith and the Atlanta Hawks today at 7:00 ET.</p> <p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/" style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: #004175; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Miami Heat</a> visit the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a> at the Phillips Center in Atlanta. This is the third of four contests to be played between the division rivals this season, and the second of two in Atlanta. Miami is playing in the third game of a six game road trip. They lost their first game, 102-89 to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/" style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: #004175; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Orlando Magic</a> on Wednesday before beating the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Washington Wizards</a> 106-89 on Friday. They go on to face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewhoop.com/" style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: #004175; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Milwaukee Bucks</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.indycornrows.com/" style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: #004175; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Indiana Pacers</a> before finishing up against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/" style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; color: #004175; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Cleveland Cavaliers</a>. Atlanta is coming off a 109-107 overtime road victory over the Orlando Magic. After today's matchup, they will hit the road for a five game roadtrip, visiting the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a>, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/">Phoenix Suns</a>, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blazersedge.com/">Portland Trail Blazers</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blogabull.com/">Chicago Bulls</a> before finishing up against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/">New York Knicks</a> on February 22nd. Atlanta has a 9-4 home record, while the Heat carry in an 8-5 road record.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">It took three extra frames on January 5th, but the James/Wade-less Miami Heat dispatched the Hawks, 116-109 in Atlanta. <span>Chris Bosh</span> led the Heat with 33 points and 14 rebounds. <span>Mario Chalmers</span> pitched in 29 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, <span>Udonis Haslem</span> scored 14 with 11 rebounds, and Terrell Harris grabbed 14 boards in Miami's victory. <span>Joe Johnson</span> led six Hawks in double figures with 20. <span>Josh Smith</span> had 17 points and 13 rebounds. After the game, <span>Erik Spoelstra</span> spoke to the media, according to NHL.COM,</p>
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<p>Jan 5, 2012 Miami Heat Vs Atlanta Hawks Highlights Game Recap - NBA CIRCLE (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=94aKpfVExmc">NBACIRCLE</a>)</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14px;">Miami is coming off a 106-89 road win over the Washington Wizards. Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 26 points and five assists. Chris Bosh scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and <span>LeBron James</span> tossed in 18 points with nine assists while Udonis Haslem grabbed a dozen boards. Javale McGee paced the Wizards with 24 points and 13 rebounds. <span>John Wall</span> scored 15 points and dished out 10 assists, and <span>Trevor Booker</span> scored 13 with 15 boards. Later, Wade talked about the show he and James put on near the end of the first half, according to NBA.COM,</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">"It was very fun. That's why we play this game. He makes me look good, so I think that's what the fans came to see. They love to see their favorite players do amazing things."</span></p>
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<p>Miami Heat Vs Washington Wizards 2-10-12 Highlights HD (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=PZ4ZHmiXfeU">MsGeneration88</a>)</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14px;">The Hawks won a 109-107 overtime decision against the Magic in Orlando on Friday night. Josh Smith led the Hawks with 23 points, 19 rebounds and five assists. <span>Dwight Howard</span> had 18 points and 18 rebounds in the loss. After the game, Smith had a few words about the Hawks success away from Atlanta, according to NBA.COM,</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: normal;">"We're a veteran ball club and we're figuring out ways to win on the road. I think we like the feeling of every man against us when we come out to play."</span></p>
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<p>Atlanta Hawks Vs Orlando Magic 2-10-12 Highlights HD (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=biSWR4h7Y74">MsGeneration88</a>)</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Standings:</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;"><strong style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Miami Heat:</strong><span style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;"> 20</span>-7, first in the Southeast Division, second in the Eastern Conference, third in the NBA. on pace for a 49-17 record. Last five games: W-W-W-L-W</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;"><strong style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Atlanta Hawks:</strong> 18-9, second in the Southeast Division, fourth in the Eastern Conference, seventh in the NBA, on pace for a 44-22 record. Last five games: L-L-L-W-W</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;"><strong style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Season Series:</strong> 1-1</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;"><strong style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">All-Time Series:</strong> Miami, 49-40</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/miami-heat/2012/2/12/2792561/miami-heat-visit-atlanta-hawks-game-28-previewKevin Kraczkowski