Miami Heat fire 17 three-pointers in victory over Atlanta

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Miami Heat fire 17 three-pointers in victory over Atlanta

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Tyler Johnson scores 23 points off the bench as the Heat win their 15th game out of their last 17

ATLANTA, USA – The Miami Heat opened the second half of the season on a winning note late Friday, scoring a season high 17 three-pointers to beat the Atlanta Hawks 108-90.

Guard Tyler Johnson scored 23 points off the bench for the Heat, who improved to 26-32 on the season and have won 15 of their last 17 games.

Luke Babbitt led Miami’s three-point assault with four while Johnson and Wayne Ellington made 3 each. A half dozen players made at least two as the team attempted 37 three-pointers overall.

The Heat’s previous best was 15 on February 6 in a win over Minnesota.

The Hawks dropped to 32-25 and have lost two straight and five of its last 10. The victory gave Miami a split of the season’s 4 games.

Johnson shot 9-for-11 from the field and he added 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Goran Dragic had 17 points and 6 rebounds. Dion Waters scored 14 and Rodney McGruder added 13.

Atlanta was led by forward Paul Millsap, who scored 21 points, but only two in the second half. – Rappler.com

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