The Miami Heat finally earned their first win since the start of the season and the arrival of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 129-117 on Wednesday.Nineteen-year-old Dybantsa had missed the Wizards' first four games with an ankle sprain but started Wednesday, scoring 19 points.

Bam Adebayo silenced critics by surpassing Udonis Haslem’s rebounding crown, fueling a dominant offensive display alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo to secure the Miami Heat's first victory of the 2026-27 NBA season.

ATLANTA (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 18 rebounds in his first victory with the Heat, leading Miami over the Atlanta Hawks 129-117 on Wednesday night.Bam Adebayo also had 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Heat, who lost their first four games after acquiring Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee in the offseason.

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Observations and other notes of interest from Wednesday night’s 129-117 victory over the Atlanta Hawks: – It’s not as if this answered all the questions. – Or even most of them. – But sometimes a win is enough. – This was one of those times. – Yes, Bam Adebayo got back to scoring. – But that often was with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the bench, after early foul trouble. – Yes, Giannis rebounded, ...

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