The Atlanta Hawks dropped their preseason opener against the Miami Heat, 96-90, at the American Airlines Arena on Monday night.
It was certainly a scrappy game and a close game for the most part, with both teams exchanging blows in an effort to come out on top. Ultimately, a 35 point third quarter from the Heat (including an 8-0 run to finish the quarter) set them apart in this game (as well as their defense, which you have to give them a lot of credit for, which was fantastic at times) and they came out on top in this preseason exhibition.