Heat Dominate Wizards In Mexico City, Cruising To 118-98 Victory
Jimmy Butler And Bam Adebayo Lead The Charge
The Miami Heat put on a clinic in Mexico City on Thursday night, dismantling the Washington Wizards 118-98. Jimmy Butler led the way with 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Bam Adebayo added 20 points and 12 rebounds. The Heat shot 53.5% from the field, including 15-of-34 from three-point range, while holding the Wizards to just 41.2% shooting.
Heat Control The Game From The Start
The Heat took control of the game early, building up a 13-point lead in the first quarter. They extended their lead to 20 points in the second quarter, and were never really threatened the rest of the way. Washington made a run in the fourth quarter, but the Heat were able to hold them off and cruise to the victory.
Wizards Struggle To Keep Up
The Wizards were simply overmatched by the Heat on Thursday night. Bradley Beal led the way with 25 points, but he was the only Washington player to score in double figures. The Wizards also struggled from three-point range, hitting just 7-of-32 attempts.
Heat Continue To Roll
The Heat have now won seven of their last eight games, and are 12-6 on the season. They are currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, and are looking like a legitimate contender to make a deep run in the playoffs.