The Wizards couldn’t overcome a 29 point first half as they fell to the Heat 91-88 on Friday night. Washington was able to narrow the deficit to a one possession game in the closing seconds, but it wasn’t enough after allowing Miami to run out to a 25 point lead in the second quarter.

Bradley Beal helped spur the Wizards’ comeback with 22 second half points, but his shot to force overtime rimmed out and allowed Miami to avenge their loss to Washington on Wednesday.

Takeaways

Normally when the Wizards play against big, imposing centers like Hassan Whiteside, the focus is on how they dominate the opposing center.