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Miami Heat bench Klay Thompson in first win over Hawks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 5:04 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Miami Heat bench Klay Thompson in first win over Hawks

Summary

The Miami Heat secured their first win of the season with a 129-117 victory against the Atlanta Hawks on October 28, 2026. Klay Thompson, who struggled with shooting, played 17 minutes and did not return after being substituted out late in the third quarter. The Heat started the season 0-4, with Thompson averaging 9.0 points and shooting 32.4% from the field prior to this game. His absence late in the game saw Pelle Larsson step up, contributing 17 points and making him a key player off the bench. The decision highlights the Heat's need for effective floor-spacing to enhance their offensive strategy with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

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Status Watch

•Klay Thompson played 17 minutes against Atlanta but sat out last 16 minutes.
•Thompson averaged 9.0 points, shooting 32.4% in the season's first four games.
•Pelle Larsson excelled off the bench with 17 points and eight assists.
•Miami achieved their first win after starting the season 0-4.
•The Heat require strong perimeter shooting for better spacing on offense.

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5:04 AMYahoo Sports — Why Heat Benched Klay Thompson With No Injury

What they're saying

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The Miami Heat were hoping that Klay Thompson could turn back the clock this season and be a key floor spacer for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Instead, the Heat have already benched Thompson, and it’s just five games into the season. To be clear, the Heat didn’t bench Thompson entirely. He played 17 minutes […] The post Why Heat Benched Klay Thompson With No Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
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