One year after the Heat eliminated the Hawks in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the two teams will face off in the 2023 Play-In Tournament.
This year's circumstances are a bit different for Miami, who finished with the best record in the East last season but will now need to qualify for the playoffs via the Play-In. This is familiar territory for Atlanta, however, as it defeated the Hornets and Cavaliers in last year's Play-In Tournament to secure a first-round matchup with the Heat.
This year, the winner of this contest will travel to Boston to take on the No. 2 seed Celtics in the first round.
Will Trae Young be able to shake off his consistent struggles against the Heat? Will we see the playoffs version of Jimmy Butler take over in the Play-In Game?
The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to tune into this game below.
PLAY-IN PREVIEWS: Heat vs. Hawks | Lakers vs. Timberwolves | Raptors vs. Bulls | Pelicans vs. Thunder
What time is Heat vs. Hawks?
- Date: Tuesday, April 11
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, Fla.
Heat vs. Hawks will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) from the newly named Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla.
MORE: Dates, TV schedule, brackets for 2023 NBA Playoffs
What channel is Heat vs. Hawks on?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: TNTdrama.com, Sling TV
The NBA Play-in Tournament clash will air nationwide in the United States on TNT. Viewers can also live stream the game on Sling TV.
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NBA Play-In Tournament schedule
Tuesday, April 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel | |
| Game 1 | Hawks vs. Heat | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 2 | Timberwolves vs. Lakers | 10 p.m. | TNT |
Wednesday, April 12
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel | |
| Game 3 | Bulls vs. Raptors | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Game 4 | Thunder vs. Pelicans | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Friday, April 14
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel | |
| Game 5 | Winner of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 1 | 7/7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 6 | Winner of Game 4 vs. Loser of Game 2 | 9:30/10 p.m. | ESPN |
NBA Playoff matchups 2023
Eastern Conference
(1) Bucks vs. (8) Play-In winner
(2) Celtics vs. (7) Play-In winner
(3) 76ers vs. (6) Nets
(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Knicks
Western Conference
(1) Nuggets vs. (8) Play-In winner
(2) Grizzlies vs. (7) Play-In winner
(3) Kings vs. (6) Warriors
(4) Suns vs. (5) Clippers
NBA Playoff schedule 2023: First round
The NBA has released the partial schedule for the first weekend of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The schedule for Saturday, April 15 is set while the schedule for Sunday, April 16 has yet to be determined.
Check back for updates on the full weekend schedule as well as the schedule for the entirety of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
(All times Eastern)
Saturday, April 15
| Game | Time | National TV (US) |
| Nets vs. 76ers (Game 1) | 1 p.m. | ESPN |
| No. 7 seed vs. Celtics (Game 1) | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Knicks vs. Cavaliers (Game 1) | 6 p.m. | ESPN |
| Warriors vs. Kings (Game 1) | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
Sunday, April 16
| Game | Time | National TV (US) |
| No. 8 seed vs. Bucks (Game 1) | TBD | TBD |
| No. 8 seed vs. Nuggets (Game 1) | TBD | TBD |
| No. 7 seed vs. Grizzlies (Game 1) | TBD | TBD |
| Clippers vs. Suns (Game 1) | TBD | TBD |
