Hawks Spoil Miami's 2006 Title Celebration with 127-115 Victory

Jalen Johnson records triple-double as Atlanta snaps two-game skid

Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:23pm

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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Miami Heat 127-115 on Tuesday night, spoiling Miami's celebration of the 20th anniversary of its 2006 NBA championship. All-Star Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with a triple-double of 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, while CJ McCollum added 26 points off the bench. The Hawks led for most of the game and answered every Miami rally attempt with a run of their own.

Why it matters

The win snaps a two-game slide for the Hawks and comes just before the NBA trade deadline, potentially impacting roster decisions for both teams. The game also featured the return of Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal, who were part of Miami's 2006 championship team, adding historical significance to the matchup.

The details

The Hawks took the lead for good with 4:31 left in the opening quarter and maintained control throughout the game. They built a 21-point lead in the second quarter, which Miami quickly cut to 11, but the Hawks pulled away again and led by 17 at halftime. In the third quarter, Miami shaved 12 points off the deficit to get within five, but the Hawks pulled away again, with McCollum's 3-pointer at the end of the quarter giving Atlanta a 17-point lead going into the fourth.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
  • The NBA trade deadline is on Thursday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Jalen Johnson

An All-Star forward for the Atlanta Hawks who recorded a triple-double in the game.

CJ McCollum

A veteran guard for the Atlanta Hawks who came off the bench to score 26 points.

Dwyane Wade

A former Miami Heat player who was part of the team's 2006 championship team and was in attendance for the anniversary celebration.

Shaquille O'Neal

A former Miami Heat player who was part of the team's 2006 championship team and was in attendance for the anniversary celebration.

Bam Adebayo

A current Miami Heat player who recorded a double-double in the game with 16 points and 14 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

This game showcases the Hawks' resilience and ability to respond to Miami's rallies, as well as the continued excellence of Jalen Johnson. The historical significance of the 2006 Heat championship team's presence adds an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup, which comes at a crucial time before the trade deadline.