Miami Heat Defeats Washington Wizards 140-117 as Wizards Clinch NBA's Worst Record
Final Score
Miami Heat 140 - 117 Washington Wizards
Result: Miami Heat won by 23 points
Status: Finished
Match Summary
The Miami Heat defeated the Washington Wizards 140-117 on Friday night, with Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson each scoring 24 points for Miami. The loss clinched the worst record in the NBA for Washington, who fell to 17-64 after losing their ninth consecutive game. The Heat dominated the first half, shooting 63.2% and leading 72-52 at halftime.
Key Events
- Q1 – Miami Heat executed a 10-0 run late in the first quarter to take the lead for good, ending the quarter up 34-23
- Halftime – Heat led 72-52 after shooting 63.2% (24 of 38) in the first half
- Q3 – Wizards closed within 92-82 late in the third quarter, but Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored the last seven points in Miami's 13-3 run to close the period and re-establish control
Basic Stats
Miami Heat: Shot 63.2% (24 of 38) in the first half
Washington Wizards: Lost ninth consecutive game, fell to 17-64 record
Highlights
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Match Context
Tournament: NBA Regular Season Stage: Regular Season The Wizards clinched the NBA's worst record with this loss, becoming the first NBA team to lose 64 games in three consecutive seasons. The Heat improved to 42-39 and secured their fourth consecutive trip to the play-in tournament. Miami swept Washington 4-0 this season.
Stage: Regular Season The Wizards clinched the NBA's worst record with this loss, becoming the first NBA team to lose 64 games in three consecutive seasons. The Heat improved to 42-39 and secured their fourth consecutive trip to the play-in tournament. Miami swept Washington 4-0 this season.