In a heartbreaking finish, the Miami Heat lost 119-118 to the Washington Wizards, highlighting a fraught end to their disappointing season. Despite Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s impressive performance, Miami squandered a four-point lead in the final seconds. A critical 3-pointer from Justin Champagnie and a costly turnover during a side out-of-bounds play allowed Washington to reclaim the ball. Rookie Bub Carrington's last-second shot sealed the game, leaving the Heat with a 37-45 record—their worst since the 2014-15 season and the highest number of close losses overall in the NBA this year.
Despite a standout performance by Jaime Jaquez Jr., the Miami Heat squandered the game against the Washington Wizards, marking a disappointing end to a tough season.
Miami's 119-118 loss to Washington capped a season in which they recorded an alarming 17 losses by five points or fewer, demonstrating their struggles in close games.
The Heat's loss to the Wizards leaves them with a 37-45 record, their lowest since the 2014-15 season, as they prepare for the NBA lottery.
Rookie Bub Carrington's last-second shot epitomized Miami's season of near misses, as they transition into the off-season with one of the weakest records in the league.
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