Miami defeated the Hawks on Monday night to win their 12th consecutive game.  

The Shaquille O'Neal/Dwayne Wade duo combined for 58 points, winning 116-102.

"This win streak has shown us what we have as a team when we win close games," Wade said. "We've been doing it in the big stages and it proves where this team is headed."

"They're an awesome team," Hawks coach Mike Woodson said. "When you get off to a start like they have, they know that they're playing for a title. They have a legitimate shot of coming out of the East and getting to the Finals. They're a team that's playing with a purpose right now."