Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM ET
Venue: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL (Heat home game)
TV/Radio: FanDuel Sports Network Sun (Heat), Peachtree Sports Network / WANF (Hawks); NBA League Pass and local radio available.
This Eastern Conference regular-season finale carries major playoff implications. The Atlanta Hawks have already clinched a playoff berth as the No. 5 seed and Southeast Division champions, while the Miami Heat have locked in the No. 10 seed and a play-in spot for the fourth straight year. A Heat win combined with a Charlotte loss at New York would secure home-court advantage for Miami in the do-or-die play-in game. Atlanta is playing for seeding momentum, while Miami is fighting for every edge heading into the postseason.
Team Records & Standings Context
Atlanta Hawks: 46-35 overall (5th in the Eastern Conference, 22-18 on the road). They average 118.5 PPG scored and allow 115.7 PPG, boasting a positive net rating and strong offensive efficiency.
Miami Heat: 42-39 overall (10th in the Eastern Conference, 25-15 at home). They average 120.6 PPG scored while allowing 118.6 PPG, with a solid home record but recent inconsistency.
Miami holds the home-court edge and a desperate need for the win, but Atlanta’s superior overall record and depth make this a competitive road test.
Recent Team Forms (Last 5–10 Games)
Hawks: Strong 7-3 in their last 10 games, including recent wins such as 124-102 vs. Cleveland (April 10) and a blowout 141-107 at Brooklyn (April 3). Atlanta has been efficient offensively and defensively during this stretch, showing championship-level execution despite the late-season grind.
Heat: 4-6 in their last 10 games (and just 4-10 in the past 14), but they snapped a two-game skid with a dominant 140-117 road win at Washington on April 11. Miami has been streaky but explosive when hitting threes (7-1 when making 20+ threes this season).
Atlanta enters with better momentum, while Miami is surging at the right time at home.
Injury Report
Atlanta Hawks (mostly healthy with key rotation pieces questionable):
Questionable/GTD: Onyeka Okongwu (finger), Jalen Johnson (rest), CJ McCollum (rest).
No major season-ending absences reported; the Hawks are expected to have their core available but may limit minutes for rested players given their clinched status.
Miami Heat (significantly depleted in the backcourt and frontcourt):
Day-to-Day / Uncertain: Tyler Herro (foot), Norman Powell (groin), Davion Mitchell (shoulder), Dru Smith (foot), Nikola Jovic (ankle).
The Heat have been playing without several rotation pieces recently but showed impressive depth in their Friday win, with Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson stepping up big (24 points each).
Miami’s injury issues create opportunities for Atlanta, though the Heat’s depth has kept them competitive.
Key Player Matchups
Trae Young / Hawks guards vs. Miami backcourt (Herro / Powell if active): Young’s playmaking and scoring remain elite; even with Heat depth, Atlanta’s perimeter attack should exploit any absences in Miami’s guard rotation.
Jalen Johnson / Hawks frontcourt vs. Bam Adebayo / Heat bigs: Johnson’s versatility and rebounding give Atlanta an edge if Okongwu is limited. Miami relies heavily on Adebayo’s all-around game to anchor the paint and glass.
Bench and 3-point shooting: Miami’s recent success has come from hot 3-point shooting despite injuries; Atlanta’s length and defensive schemes have contained similar threats lately.
Overall, Atlanta holds edges in health and consistency, while Miami’s home energy and motivation could make it a grind-it-out battle.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
The teams have split the season series closely, with Miami holding a 2-1 edge:
Dec. 26, 2025: Heat 126-111 (at Hawks)
Feb. 3, 2026: Hawks 127-115 (at Heat)
Feb. 20, 2026: Heat 128-97 (at Hawks)
Miami has won the last meeting convincingly, but games have been high-scoring and competitive overall. Atlanta has shown the ability to steal road wins against this Heat group.
Betting Trends
Hawks are strong ATS as road favorites and in the 7-3 stretch.
Heat are 7-1 when making 20+ threes but vulnerable without key rotation players.
Over/Under: Both teams play at a pace that supports overs; recent Heat home games have hit the Over when shorthanded.
Game Odds
Atlanta Hawks 241.5
Miami Heat – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 11, 2026
