The Atlanta Hawks were back at home a day after Christmas Day to face the Miami Heat. The Hawks were looking to get out of their current losing streak after dropping two games at home to the Chicago Bulls this week. The Heat are also in a rut of their own, and they came into the game losing three straight.

The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Miami Heat 126-111, extending their losing streak to six games, while the Heat extended their lead to double-figures in the fourth quarter.

What do you get when a pair of teams enter at 2-8 in their previous 10? The desperation of Friday night’s Heat victory. This wasn’t about making a statement. It was about coming up for

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The Miami Heat have been gasping for air lately. Walking into State Farm Arena with a 2-8 record over their last 10 games, and missing stars Bam Adebayo (back) and Tyler Herro (toe), it felt less like a basketball game and more like a survival test.

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said getting center Bam Adebayo healthy is what has to be prioritized, with the Heat captain dealing with back pain.

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The Philadelphia 76ers face the Chicago Bulls Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m. ET.