The Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat will face off in a play-in game to determine the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Hawks hold a record of 40-42, while the Heat stand at 37-45, with the game set for Friday at 7 p.m. EDT.
Atlanta is averaging 118.2 points per game, while Miami allows an average of 110.0 points. Top performers include Trae Young and Tyler Herro, averaging 24.2 and 23.9 points per game, respectively. In their last 10 games, the Hawks have a 5-5 record, while the Heat have won 6 out of their last 10 games.
Injuries may impact the game, with players like Trae Young and Clint Capela out for the Hawks, and Dru Smith and Nikola Jovic potentially sidelined for the Heat. The winner of this matchup will secure the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, adding intensity to the play-in game between these two teams.