"Miami has tied a franchise record of 24 made threes but struggled with a 41.7 percent shooting rate from inside the arc, including 18-of-43 in the paint."
"Bam Adebayo recently surpassed Kobe Bryant on the NBA's all-time scoring list, scoring 83 points in a game against the Wizards, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain's 100."
"Miami's defensive rating has been concerning, with a league-worst 127.4 defensive rating over the last two weeks, raising questions about their ability to stop opponents."
The Miami Heat host the Washington Wizards in their second-to-last home game of the season. Miami has lost eight of their last ten games, including a recent defeat to the Boston Celtics. The Heat's defense has been poor, ranking seventh-worst in the league since March. The Wizards have lost 20 of their last 21 games, with one loss to Miami earlier this month. Injury reports indicate several key players are questionable or out for both teams, impacting their lineups for the game.
Read at Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
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