The Miami Heat were able to get back in the win column with a 122-95 over the Washington Wizards. The Heat now sits with an 8-14 record through 22 games this season. With Jimmy Butler back in the lineup, they are turning things around. They are looking like the Heat team we saw last year that made an NBA Finals run. Bam Adebayo, who led the Heat in scoring this game had this to say about the win.
“We were competing on both ends. … It’s great to see us try to get back to that form we had last year,” Adebayo said. “Good to get a win.”
Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra had this to say about the Heat’s strong effort against the Wizards.
“We’re seeing improvement,” Spoelstra said. “We just need time. Our core guys have not been on the court together a lot this season, and you’re trying to build habits and play the right way.”
There is a long season ahead and no time to hit the panic button. They are looking to get on the right track with this victory.
More from the Heat in Miami
- Bam Adebayo led the Heat in scoring with 21 points and grabbed 7 rebounds
- Kelly Olynyk scored 17 points and grabbed 7 rebounds
- Jimmy Butler scored 14 points
- Kendrick Nunn scored 25 points off of the bench
- Tyler Herro scored 17 points off of the bench
- Next game: 2/7 at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. Tip-off is at 1 pm Eastern.
