# Heat Earn First Win as Adebayo Sets Franchise Rebounding Record

Miami beat Atlanta 129–117 behind 24 points apiece from Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-29T03:06:55.564Z
Updated: 2026-10-29T03:06:55.564Z
Section: Sports
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/heat-first-win-adebayo-rebound-record-october-28-2026

The Miami Heat earned their first victory of the season on October 28, beating the Atlanta Hawks 129–117 on the road after four consecutive losses.

Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo each scored 24 points, while Antetokounmpo collected 18 rebounds, according to the Associated Press game report. Adebayo added nine rebounds in a game that also brought a franchise milestone.

Field Level Media reported that Adebayo finished the night with 5,794 career rebounds for Miami, moving past Udonis Haslem’s club record of 5,791. His 24 points were a season high.

Miami’s scoring centered on the interior. The Heat produced 70 points in the paint and shot about 53% from the field. Andrew Wiggins scored 18 points, and Pelle Larsson contributed 17 points, eight assists and six rebounds, AP reported.

The win was Antetokounmpo’s first with Miami after his offseason move from Milwaukee. It ended a difficult opening stretch for the rebuilt Heat, while Atlanta suffered its third straight defeat after winning its first two games.

The Hawks were led by rookie Kingston Flemings and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who each scored 23 points. Atlanta cut a deficit that had reached 18 points, but Miami held on to secure the result.

The league’s game page confirms the final score and October 28 event date.

Sources
Associated Press via Yahoo Sports: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/giannis-antetokounmpo-24-points-18-014502416.html
Field Level Media via Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/bam-adebayo-heat-topple-hawks-first-win-season--flm-2026-10-29/
NBA Final: https://www.nba.com/game/mia-vs-atl-0022600132/blueprint

## Sources
- Associated Press — Heat–Hawks Game Report: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/giannis-antetokounmpo-24-points-18-014502416.html
- Field Level Media — Adebayo Milestone: https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/bam-adebayo-heat-topple-hawks-first-win-season--flm-2026-10-29/
- NBA — October 28 Final: https://www.nba.com/game/mia-vs-atl-0022600132/blueprint