Bam Adebayo Breaks Miami Heat Rebound Record in Win Over Hawks

Bam Adebayo secured his place atop the Miami Heat franchise record books by grabbing his 5,794th career rebound during a 129-117 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena, snapping a four-game regular-season losing streak for Miami.

Bam Adebayo Surpasses Udonis Haslem in Franchise History

Adebayo finished the night with 24 points and 9 rebounds, eclipsing the previous franchise milestone held by Udonis Haslem, whose record of 5,791 rebounds had stood since 2012. Alongside him, Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 24 points and 18 rebounds while logging his 1,000th career steal, placing him alongside LeBron James and Kevin Durant as the only active NBA players with at least 21,000 points, 1,000 steals, and 1,000 blocks in regular-season play.

Offensive Production Shifts the Tide for Erik Spoelstra’s Rotation

Miami controlled the interior throughout the contest, outscoring Atlanta 70-52 in the paint. The Heat established control early by taking a 34-25 lead after the first quarter and extending the margin to 69-56 by halftime before building an 18-point advantage in the third period. Off the bench, Pelle Larsson added 17 points, Andrew Wiggins scored 18, Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 14, and Bobby Portis Jr. chipped in 11. Meanwhile, Klay Thompson logged 17 minutes with a single field goal as Larsson continued to push for increased playing time in the starting lineup. Simone Fontecchio remained sidelined from the active roster due to an ongoing illness.

Atlanta Hawks Struggle to Contain Miami’s Paint Attack

For the Hawks, who dropped to a 2-3 record and suffered their third consecutive loss, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and rookie Kingston Flemings each scored 23 points, with Flemings shooting 9-for-12 from the field off the bench. Despite the offensive output, Atlanta permitted Miami to shoot 53 percent from the floor.

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