Tyler Herro’s clutch performance, including two 3-pointers in overtime, helped the Miami Heat secure a 123-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks, making NBA history in the process. Herro scored 30 points, while Davion Mitchell chipped in with three crucial 3-pointers in overtime after a quiet regulation. The Heat’s victory marked a milestone: they’re the first No. 8 seed in the current play-in format (since 2020-21) to advance to the playoffs and the first team to do so with two road wins in the play-in tournament. Miami will face Cleveland on Sunday in the opening game of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) reacts to a win against the Atlanta Hawks after an NBA play-in tournament basketball in Atlanta.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) fights for the ball in overtime of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks forward Georges Niang (20) reacts after scoring in the first half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game against the Miami Heat in Atlanta.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) celebrates scoring in overtime of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta. Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) passes the ball in overtime of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) celebrates after scoring in overtime of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game against the Miami Heat in Atlanta. Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) dribbles against Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) in overtime of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game against the in Atlanta.
Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) and Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) both go for the rebound in the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game in Atlanta.
