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Miami Heat Make NBA History as First No. 10 Seed to Clinch Playoff Spot

The Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 in overtime, securing the No. 8 seed and a first-round matchup against the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers.

Memphis guard Ja Morant shoots a jumper in the Grizzlies win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro greets fans as he leaves the court after beating the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta on Friday. Herro scored 30 points in the Heat's overtime victory, which secured their spot in the playoffs.
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Overview

  • Tyler Herro led the Heat with 30 points, including two clutch three-pointers in overtime, solidifying his role as the team's offensive leader.
  • Davion Mitchell emerged as the surprise star of the game, scoring 16 points and hitting three pivotal three-pointers in overtime to secure the win.
  • The Heat overcame a 10-game losing streak earlier this season and became the first No. 10 seed in NBA play-in history to advance to the playoffs.
  • Miami's victory over Atlanta marked their second consecutive road win in the play-in tournament, following a dominant performance against Chicago.
  • The Heat will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs, marking their sixth straight postseason appearance under coach Erik Spoelstra.