Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks: 3 big questions and a prediction

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Exploring three big questions and a prediction before the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks square off in their first-round NBA Playoff series.

As the No. 1 overall seed, there are still many out there that aren’t big believers in the Miami Heat. However, right off the bat, the Heat will have the opportunity to prove a lot of their naysayers wrong.

In round 1, the Heat will face off against the Trae Young-led Atlanta Hawks. It will be a healthy test for the Heat as we know the Hawks are more than capable of making unlikely playoff runs.

We explore three big questions and offer a prediction as the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks prepare to square off in Game 1 of their first-round NBA Playoff series.