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Heat Cruise to Season Sweep of Wizards, Who Lose 9th ...
Miami shot 20 of 37 from 3-point range and got 24 points each from Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson.
- On Friday night, the Miami Heat defeated the Washington Wizards 140-117, clinching the worst record in the NBA for Washington.
- Washington became the first NBA team to lose 64 games in three consecutive seasons, extending a streak of 25 losses in its last 26 games.
- Shorthanded without top scorers Tyler Herro and Norman Powell, the Heat shot 63.2% in the first half as Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson each scored 24 points.
- The Heat remain in contention for a better play-in tournament seed, needing to defeat the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday while the Charlotte Hornets lose to the New York Knicks.
- Washington concludes its season Sunday at Cleveland, while the Heat finish their 38th regular season against the Hawks, aiming for a home play-in game.
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Marietta Daily Journal
Marietta Daily JournalHeat cruise to season sweep of Wizards, who lose 9th straight
Simone Fontecchio and Pelle Larsson scored 24 points each as the Miami Heat snapped a two-game losing streak, crushing the host Washington Wizards 140-117 on Friday night.
·Georgia, United States
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Shorthanded Heat rout Wizards, keep hope alive of moving up, but locked into play-in game vs. Hornets
Plenty was missing Friday night, including several Miami Heat mainstays, and any semblance of competition. But at least hope remains, still with a chance of moving up in the standings.
·Deerfield Beach, United States
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Wizards clinch NBA's worst record with 140-117 loss to Heat
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