The Washington Wizards ended their season on a rare high note, narrowly edging the Miami Heat 119–118 in a Sunday matinee thriller at Kaseya Center. Despite playing without several key contributors, the Wizards’ young core delivered a surprise win over a short-handed Heat squad.
Tristan Vukcevic led the charge for Washington with 28 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, showcasing a dynamic inside-out game. Justin Champagnie added 27 points on an efficient 11-of-16 shooting, including five threes, while rookie Colby Jones flirted with a triple-double, posting 20 points, 10 boards, and 4 assists. Bub Carrington (15 pts, 9 ast) and Alex Sarr (10 pts, 8 reb) also chipped in, with Sarr battling in the paint to help the Wizards hold a 43–46 rebounding edge.