Miami Heat secure first win of the season led by Giannis Antetokounmpo

On October 29, 2026, the Miami Heat secured their first victory of the NBA season by defeating the Atlanta Hawks 129-117 in an away game. The win broke the Heat’s four-game losing streak, bringing their record to 1-4, while the Hawks fell to a 2-3 record.

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a standout performance, recording a double-double with 24 points and 18 rebounds in 30 minutes of play. The Greek star also contributed 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block, shooting 11/16 from two-point range and 2/5 from the free-throw line. Miami controlled the pace from the start, ending the first quarter up 34-25 and heading into halftime with a 69-56 lead. Although Atlanta attempted a comeback in the third quarter and applied heavy pressure in the fourth, the Heat maintained their double-digit lead to secure the result.