Lights slowed down somewhat at the start, but last year’s finalist had no time to relax. The team has not yet managed to reach a new level, although everything seems to be there for this. Miami had a great previous meeting, as they managed to defeat Oklahoma (118:90) in their native walls. The star trio of Jimmy Butler, Kenny Olinik and Edris Adebayo showed a real team game, as they were the best in this confrontation and scored 57 points for three. The Heat are performing well at home, as the club has lost only once at the American Airlines Arena since the start of the season. In short, everything is in the hands of owners.
Washington is gradually emerging from the crisis. The Wizzards started this regular season disastrously, losing everything they could at the start. Everything changed in the confrontation with Minnesota, which the Wizards won with a score of 130:109. This victory made the “capital” believe in their own strength. Already in the next match they also defeated Brooklyn (123:122). Finally, the team leaders Bradley Bill and Russell Westbrook demonstrate a well-coordinated game. For example, in the last match this tandem had 51 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists.
