The Miami Heat secured their playoff spot by defeating the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 in overtime, marking a historic milestone as the first 10-seed to advance in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 30 points, and Davion Mitchell made a significant impact with 16 points, including crucial three-pointers in overtime.

However, questions loom about the Heat's depth as they prepare to face the Cleveland Cavaliers, who dominated the regular season with 64 wins. The Heat's inconsistent performances, particularly in the second half, raise concerns, especially given their history of dropping games after leading.