The Wizards heading to Miami? Yeah, you know how this usually goes. The Heat, sitting at 40-37, are still fighting for playoff seeding in the East, which means they won't be taking their foot off the gas against a lottery-bound team. Washington, on the other hand, is just playing out the string, their 17-59 record a stark reminder of a long season.
Key matchup here is clearly Bam Adebayo against whoever the Wizards throw at him in the paint. He’s been a force lately, averaging 20.3 points and 10.5 rebounds over his last five games. The Wizards are giving up 123.6 points per game, worst in the league. They just don't have the defensive muscle inside to slow a guy like Adebayo down.
Miami's at home, they've won three of their last four, and they've got everything to play for. Washington's lost six straight. This one won't be pretty. Miami wins easily, 118-97.
Predictions are for entertainment purposes only. Not gambling advice.