Miami Heat chase fifth straight win over Washington Wizards
Miami Heat meet Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center, Friday 11:30am (NBA). Miami Heat have won 71 of the 102 meetings with Washington Wizards since 2001.
The big picture
Miami Heat come in 18th on the ladder; Washington Wizards are 20th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Miami Heat are 3–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 116 points for and 122.6 against.
Washington Wizards are 4–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.4 points for and 112.3 against.
Form
Miami Heat have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Golden State Warriors 100–120.
Washington Wizards have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Atlanta Hawks 132–139.
Head to head
These sides have met 102 times on our records since 2001: Miami Heat 71, Washington Wizards 31.
Last time out (2025-26), Miami Heat won 140–117 at Capital One Arena.
Miami Heat have won the last four against Washington Wizards.
Biggest margin between these two: Washington Wizards by 34 points in 2011-12 (104–70).
Players to watch
For Miami Heat, watch Giannis Antetokounmpo (27.3 points a game, 114 rebounds in 2026-27) and Bam Adebayo (18.6 points a game, 76 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Washington Wizards, watch Anthony Davis (23.4 points a game, 74 rebounds in 2026-27) and Trae Young (20 points a game, 29 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Kaseya Center
Miami Heat have won 11 of their last 19 at Kaseya Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Miami Heat have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
