The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Miami Heat 93-89 in overtime Tuesday at AmericanAirlines Arena. Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford each scored 19 points to lead the Hawks. Atlanta had five players in double figures, including Josh Smith and Mike Bibby who each finished with 15 points. LeBron James led Miami with 34 points while guard Dwyane Wade added 27 points and six rebounds. It was the Heat's fourth straight loss. "We showed a lot of heart and toughness to stick in there, and keep on grinding away. We had a horrible start to the game offensively. -- Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. The heat had the winning basket in their hands twice. At the end of regular time and at the end of over time. Le Bron James delivered two horrible bricks from deep on a sad return to action after his ankle problems.
In the other game of the night, the Bulls were looking for their longest winning streak (9) since the Jordan era but were halted by the bobcats 83-82 as Gerald Wallace registered a double double of 13 points and 16 rebounds.