In a thrilling matchup, the Miami Heat secured a 123-114 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, marking the first time a No. 10 seed advanced from the Play-In Tournament. Tyler Herro led Miami with a stellar 30-point performance, while Davion Mitchell dominated overtime with crucial scoring, outpacing the Hawks single-handedly. Despite a shaky start, the Hawks rallied behind Trae Young's 29 points and Onyeka Okongwu's 28, forcing the game into overtime with a last-minute layup.

The Heat initially jumped to a 17-point lead fueled by aggressive play, but the Hawks' resilience brought them back into contention. Ultimately, Miami's victory means they will face the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs. The defeat not only ends Atlanta's season but also sends the Heat's first-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder.