Washington Wizards vs. Miami Heat: Game Preview

The Washington Wizards (10-53) are set to take on the Miami Heat (35-28) in an Eastern Conference matchup on Sunday at 6 p.m. EDT in Miami.

Preview:

- The Wizards will look to snap their eight-game road losing streak as they face the Heat.

- Miami holds a 23-16 record against Eastern Conference teams and has been successful in close games, boasting a 6-2 record in games decided by less than 4 points.

- Washington ranks third in the NBA in scoring points in the paint, averaging 55.3 points per game led by Kyle Kuzma.

- The Heat are close behind in terms of 3-point shooting, averaging 12.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, while the Wizards allow an average of 12.5 made 3-pointers per game.

- This will be the third meeting between the two teams this season, with the Heat winning the last matchup 110-102 on Feb. 3.

Key Players:

- Bam Adebayo leads the Heat with averages of 19.9 points, 10.3 rebounds, and four assists per game. Duncan Robinson has been consistent from beyond the arc, averaging 3.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

- Kyle Kuzma is the top performer for the Wizards, averaging 22.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. Jordan Poole has also been effective from long range, averaging 3.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

Recent Performance:

- The Heat have been strong lately, going 7-3 in their last 10 games and averaging 111.4 points per game. They have also been solid defensively, holding opponents to an average of 105.6 points per game.

- Meanwhile, the Wizards have struggled, going 1-9 in their last 10 games. Despite averaging 114.1 points per game, they have struggled defensively, allowing opponents to score an average of 126.7 points per game.

Injuries:

- The Heat will be without Josh Richardson for the season due to a shoulder injury, while Tyler Herro is out with a foot injury. Kevin Love is also sidelined with a heel injury.

- The Wizards will be missing Isaiah Livers for the season due to a hip injury, while Landry Shamet is out with a calf injury and Marvin Bagley III is sidelined with a back injury.