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Miami dominated Washington 132–101 on February 8 at Capital One Arena, with Bam Adebayo and Kristaps Jakučionis each scoring 22 points to lead the Heat's offensive onslaught. Miami's balanced attack was evident in the box score: the Heat shot 47.1 percent from the field, connected on 21 three-pointers, and dished out 34 assists while committing just 16 turnovers. Washington's T. Vukcevic (14 points) and J. Champagnie (13 points) provided insufficient firepower against Miami's suffocating defense, which forced 18 steals and limited the Wizards to 41.9 percent shooting and 12 made threes. The Heat's dominance was particularly evident in the first half, outscoring Washington 74–52 through two quarters, a 22-point advantage that proved insurmountable. Miami's 60 rebounds to Washington's 42 further showcased the visitors' control, while the Heat's defensive rating of 92.6 compared to the Wizards' 125.0 underscored the defensive disparity. The final margin of 31 points exceeded the Vegas total of 235.5, with Miami's third-quarter defense (23 points allowed) effectively closing out the contest. The Heat's convincing road victory strengthens their playoff positioning in the East.
