Published on: Apr 19, 2022 4:43 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 19, 2022 4:43 pm IST
MIA vs ATL Dream11: The NBA Playoffs are in full flow and we have witnessed some intriguing battles already. The higher rankings are justifying their location and are showcasing why they finished among the top squads. In the West, the Suns won their first game but the Grizzlies lost against the Timberwolves in Game 1 as the higher-ranked team. On the other hand, Golden State Warriors have won the first two games in the First Round while the Jazz and Mavericks are tied.
In the East, the Bulls gave a strong fight against the Bucks but still lost in Game 1. Meanwhile, the 76ers have struck down the Raptors twice in a row, while the Celtics had a close win versus the Nets. Then we move on to the Atlanta Hawks and they will visit the Miami Heat after losing their first game. Can the Hawks overturn their fortunes?
Host: Miami Heat Visitors: Atlanta Hawks Match Timing: 20 April, @ 05:00 AM Venue: FTX Arena
Big game for the Hawks
The Hawks lost the first battle against the Heat by 24 points. Trae Young shot 0 out of 7 from three and committed 6 turnovers. On the other hand, Bogdan Bogdanovic shot 0 out of 8 as well and these two are the main shooters, which meant that the Hawks shot below 30% from the three-point line. The Hawks also committed 18 turnovers in total.
The Heat shot 47% from three and overcame poor shooting nights by Herro and Adebayo. However, the most inconsistent shooter of the team, Duncan Robinson, was a huge factor, as he shot eight out of nine threes. The Heat also razzled and dazzled with 35 assists. Jimmy Butler did a great job with 21 points while Lowry dished 9 assists as the starting Point Guard.
Danilo Gallinari and De’Andre Hunter did well while John Collins saw limited minutes after returning from injury. However, this Hawks team will surely need Trae to at least 20 points and shoot better than 39% from the floor. Kevin Huerter also scored just 8 points and the Hawks will need to score at a higher rate. They scored just 60 points in three quarters.
Fantasy-related tips
The Hawks are highly reliant on Trae Young and he will need to stack up more points and assists. Among the floater-level fantasy players, De’Andre Hunter, Kevin Huerter, John Collins, and Bogdan Bogdanovic. Among these, Bogdanovic is perhaps the most consistent scorer and he can be a viable option even after shooting a 0/8 night.
The Heat has three major players Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, and Jimmy Butler. Butler is the major all-around threat but Herro can also fill it up at an incredible rate. Duncan Robinson can be an interesting choice after a strong shooting night. Tucker and Strus can be used as the filler-type players in the lineup too, but Tucker isn’t as consistent offensively.
Player Performance Predictions Highest scorer: Tyler Herro: 27 Top assists deliverer: Trae Young: 9 Top Rebounder: Bam Adebayo: 12 Scoreline Prediction: Heat: 120 Hawks 106
Miami Heat Team News
Heat Expected Starting Five Two-way Wing: SF: Jimmy Butler Defensive Specialist: PF: PJ Tucker Inside Presence: C: Bam Adebayo Off-the-ball Shooter: SG: Max Strus Defensive threat and leading playmaker: PG: Kyle Lowry
BENCH: Duncan Robinson, Tyler Herro, Gabe Vincent, Victor Oladipo, DeWayne Dedmon, Udonis Haslem, Omer Yurtseven, Marcus Garrett, Kyle Guy.
Atlanta Hawks Team News
Hawks Expected Starting Five Slashing Wing: SF: De’Andre Hunter Stretch-Four: PF: Danilo Gallinari Inside Presence: C: Onyeka Okongwu Sharpshooting Guard: SG: Kevin Huerter Leading Playmaker and Scorer: PG: Trae Young
BENCH: Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kevin Knox II, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarot, Onyeka Okongwu, Delon Wright, Gorgui Dieng, Sharife Cooper, Skyler Mays.
Bam Adebayo(MIA) Points: 06 Rebounds: 06 Assists: 05 Steals: 01 Blocks: 01 Center Bam will be key again as the man in the middle but he is “QUESTIONABLE” for the game and he will be a huge factor especially on the defensive end if he plays. If he does play, I expect a 16-22 points, 7-12 rebounds, and 3-5 assists range. He can be chosen as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 34-48
Trae Young(ATL) Points: 08 Rebounds: 06 Assists: 04 Steals: 02 Point Guard Trae is a huge factor on the offensive end and his performances determine the course that the Hawks take during most nights. I expect a 23-28 points and 7-9 assists night here. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-40
Jimmy Butler(MIA) Points: 21 Rebounds: 06 Assists: 04 Steals: 03 All-around player Butler has been a huge Playoffs player for years and he knows how to step it up on both ends of the floor during this window. I expect him to be in 22-26 points, 5-8 rebounds, 4-6 assists, and 2-4 steals range here. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 27-39
Tyler Herro(MIA) Points: 06 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 05 Steals: 02 Guard Herro is a huge factor as an isolation scorer and even after a 3/11 shooting night, he will be confident to bounce back. I expect a 18-25 points, 4-6 assists, and 4-6 rebounds range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-45
Bogdan Bogdanovic(ATL) Points: 06 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 02 Off-guard Bogdan has been doing his job on the offensive end but has the tendency to drift away efficiency-wise at times. However, I expect much better than a 0/8 shooting night and a 15-22 points range from the Guard. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-33
Danilo Gallinari(ATL) Points: 17 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 00 Power Forward Danilo has been a consistent offensive player and has been a more than a decent factor for the Hawks. I expect a 11-15 points and 3-5 rebounds range here. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 17-25
Kyle Lowry(MIA) Points: 10 Rebounds: 04 Assists: 09 Steals: 02 Guard Lowry is an incredible defender and also gives terrific playmaking, something which we have been accustomed to seeing for a long. I expect a 14-19 points, 7-10 assists, and 1-3 steals range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 25-35
MIA vs ATL Dream11 Team
(Recommended) PG: T Young(PP) SG: T Herro, M Strus SF: J Butler(SP), D Robinson, D Hunter PF: D Gallinari C: O Okongwu
(Alternate) PG: K Lowry, T Young(SP) SG: K Huerter SF: D Robinson, D Hunter PF: D Gallinari C: B Adebayo(PP), O Okongwu
Will it not be fun watching Trae Young clap some long-distance shots while Kyle Lowry is hell-bent on shutting him down? In not the best piece of news for the India-based NBA fans, this match isn’t available on the two official streaming platforms in the form of Voot and JIO TV. What is the method to watch this? Download or get to the NBA League Pass. If you buy the annual subscription, you need not worry about the Indian platforms to showcase just one game per day and can catch up on the available games. To know the scores, news, and stats, go to the official website of the NBA.