Key Takeaways:
- Kasparas Jakucionis went 6-for-6 from beyond the arc and finished with 22 points as Miami beat Washington 132-101
- Bam Adebayo matched Jakucionis with 22 points, while Andrew Wiggins added 11 points and 10 rebounds
- The Heat ended a two-game losing streak and set a new franchise standard with their 14th game posting at least 130 points this season
Clinical Shooting Lifts Miami to Victory
The Miami Heat produced a commanding display on Sunday, easing past the Washington Wizards 132-101 in the capital. Kasparas Jakucionis was flawless from long range, converting all six of his three-point attempts en route to scoring 22 points. Bam Adebayo also posted 22 points, helping Miami snap a two-game slide.
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Key Contributions and Team Records
Norman Powell contributed 21 points for Miami, and Kel’el Ware delivered an impressive double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds. The Heat have now recorded 14 games of at least 130 points this season, extending their single-season club record.
Andrew Wiggins added 11 points and 10 rebounds, aiding eighth-place Miami in drawing within half a game of Orlando, who currently sit seventh in the Eastern Conference.
Washington’s Response and Challenges
Tristan Vukcevic topped the scoring for the Wizards with 14 points, while Alex Sarr ended the night with 12 points and 12 rebounds. The defeat marks Washington’s first set of back-to-back losses since their nine-game skid from 7 January to 24 January. The Wizards were dealt further blows as Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly were forced to exit early due to injuries.
| Miami Heat Leaders | Stat |
|---|---|
| Kasparas Jakucionis | 22 points (6-6 3PT) |
| Bam Adebayo | 22 points |
| Norman Powell | 21 points |
| Kel’el Ware | 19 points, 14 rebounds |
| Andrew Wiggins | 11 points, 10 rebounds |
| Washington Wizards Leaders | Stat |
| Tristan Vukcevic | 14 points |
| Alex Sarr | 12 points, 12 rebounds |
Match Flow and Key Statistics
An early nine-point advantage by Washington quickly evaporated as Miami surged to a 74-52 halftime lead, out-rebounding their hosts 36-22 in the first half. The Heat’s defensive intensity increased after the break, forcing 10 turnovers in the third quarter to extend their lead to 107-75 heading into the fourth.
Looking Ahead
- The Heat will return home to host Utah on Monday night
- The Wizards will travel to Cleveland for a match-up on Wednesday night
