The Miami Heat secured their first win of the season, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 129-117 on Wednesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 24 points and 18 rebounds in his fifth game with the team. Bam Adebayo added 24 points with nine rebounds, while Andrew Wiggins contributed 18 points.
Adebayo made history by becoming Miami's all-time leading rebounder, surpassing Udonis Haslem's previous record of 5,791. Antetokounmpo also reached 1,000 career steals during the contest.
In other Eastern Conference action, the Philadelphia 76ers improved to 4-1 with a 114-109 road win over the Indiana Pacers. Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, while Joel Embiid had 21 points and 11 rebounds.
