April 20th, 2009 
Stephen Rhodes 
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In this day of age, if a team scores 64 points in a half, then you’re an offensive juggernaut; on the other hand, if you score 64 after three quarters, then your offense is marginal, at best. But in Sunday’s game between the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks, the Heat managed to do what a lot of teams could in three quarters of play – score 64 points…in a game!! While Atlanta shot only 46% from the floor, Miami did much worse, shooting only 36.6%. What occurred after the car wreck that was this game was the Hawks thrashing the Heat 90-64 at Philips Arena.
As the final score plainly indicates, offensive fireworks just weren’t happening tonight. Atlanta took control late in the first quarter as they would score the final two baskets of the period, taking a 24-21 lead into the second quarter. After the start of the second frame, the rout was on; the Hawks led at halftime 59-39. To illustrate how slow-paced the game was, the fourth quarter found both teams combining for 21 points – 7 of those by the Heat.
Atlanta had six players in double-digits, led by Josh Smith with 23 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals while Joe Johnson added 15 with 5 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal; Al Horford pitched in 14 with 9 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal and 2 blocks while Zaza Pachulia notched a double as he scored 10 with 10 rebounds.
Miami, on the other hand, had only two players in double-digits, led by Dwyane Wade with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals but committing 8 turnovers – yup, that’s right – 8 turnovers while Michael Beasley added 10 with 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Atlanta and Miami play again on Wednesday at Philips Arena.
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