## Atlanta Upsets Miami In Late-Game Thriller, Setting Up Decisive Game 3
In a stunning upset, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Miami Heat 109-106 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Monday night.
### Defensive Excellence Fuels Atlanta's Comeback
Atlanta entered the game trailing 0-1 in the series and facing elimination, but they turned the tables on Miami with a stifling defensive performance. The Hawks held the Heat to just 41.7% shooting from the field and forced 12 turnovers.
Star guard Trae Young played a key role in the defensive effort, leading the team with five steals. He also finished with 25 points and 10 assists.
### Late-Game Heroics by Gallinari and Huerter
With the game tied at 106 with just seconds remaining, Danilo Gallinari hit a clutch three-pointer to give Atlanta the lead. Kevin Huerter then iced the game with a free throw with 0.4 seconds left on the clock.
Gallinari finished with 18 points off the bench, while Huerter added 17.
### Adebayo's Injury Hurts Miami
The Heat were dealt a major blow in the fourth quarter when All-Star center Bam Adebayo suffered a foot injury and was forced to leave the game. Without Adebayo's presence in the paint, Miami struggled to contain Atlanta's offense.
### Series Now Tied 1-1
The victory evens the series at 1-1 and sets up a pivotal Game 3 in Atlanta on Wednesday night. The winner of that game will take a 2-1 lead in the series and put themselves in a prime position to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
### Key Players for Game 3
Atlanta will need another strong defensive performance from Young and the rest of its perimeter players. They will also need Gallinari and Huerter to continue to provide scoring punch off the bench.
Miami will be hoping to have Adebayo back in the lineup for Game 3. Without him, the Heat will need Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowery to step up and lead the way offensively.