Heat overwhelm Wizards in 132-101 road rout as Adebayo-Ware pairing drives paint control

Miami returns to high-output offense and ends skid in Washington

The Miami Heat delivered one of their most complete road performances of the season on Sunday, Feb. 8, rolling past the Washington Wizards 132-101 at Capital One Arena. The win lifted Miami to 28-26 and halted a two-game losing streak, while Washington fell to 14-38 after being outmatched across shooting volume, rebounding and turnovers.

Miami’s decisive separation came after an uneven opening stretch. Washington briefly built a nine-point first-quarter advantage, but the Heat closed the period ahead 37-33 and then turned the game into a blowout with a 37-19 second quarter. Miami led 74-52 at halftime and never allowed the margin to shrink into a competitive range.

Three-point accuracy and rebounding set the tone

Miami’s perimeter efficiency provided the early runway, highlighted by Kasparas Jakucionis’ flawless shooting night from deep. Jakucionis finished with 22 points while going 6-for-6 on three-pointers, helping Miami stack points quickly without needing extended half-court possessions.

The Heat also controlled the glass, building extra possessions and limiting Washington’s second chances. Miami finished with a 60-42 rebounding edge, a gap that reinforced its advantage even as the game shifted into bench-heavy minutes.

• Miami scored 132 points while reaching 37 points in both the first and second quarters.
• Jakucionis and Bam Adebayo each led Miami with 22 points.
• Kel’el Ware posted 19 points and 14 rebounds, underscoring Miami’s interior presence.

Adebayo-Ware frontcourt impact shows up in the margins

Adebayo’s 22-point outing anchored Miami’s stability on both ends, while Ware’s scoring and rebounding added a second paint focal point. Together, they helped Miami win the physical areas of the game—particularly on rebounds and in transition opportunities created by defensive pressure.

Miami turned a first-quarter deficit into a 22-point halftime lead, then expanded the margin with sustained defensive activity after intermission.

Washington’s injuries and limited scoring depth complicate the night

For Washington, Tristan Vukcevic led the team with 14 points. Rookie big man Alex Sarr recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, plus five assists, but the Wizards struggled to match Miami’s shot-making and size over four quarters. Washington also had two early exits: Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly both left the game with injuries, thinning an already short-handed rotation.

What comes next

Miami continues its schedule Monday night, Feb. 9, hosting the Utah Jazz. Washington returns to action Wednesday, Feb. 11, with a road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.