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Wizards vs. Heat game discussion and information
NBA Playoff Preview: Wizards vs. Heat
The Wizards and Heat are set to face off in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Wizards are the No. 8 seed in the East, while the Heat are the No. 5 seed.
The Wizards have been a surprise team this season, finishing with a 43-39 record. They are led by Bradley Beal, who is averaging 23.1 points per game. The Heat, meanwhile, are looking to make a deep playoff run after finishing with a 44-38 record. They are led by Jimmy Butler, who is averaging 21.5 points per game.
The two teams have split their two regular season meetings this season.
The Wizards won the first meeting in Washington, 123-115. The Heat won the second meeting in Miami, 113-108.
The Wizards will have home-court advantage in the series.
The first two games of the series will be played in Washington, D.C. The Heat will host the next two games in Miami. If the series goes to a fifth game, it will be played in Washington, D.C. The sixth and seventh games, if necessary, will be played in Miami.
The Heat are the favorites to win the series.
The Heat are the more experienced team and they have more talent. They also have home-court advantage in the series. However, the Wizards have been a surprise team all season and they are playing with a lot of confidence. This series could go either way.
Here are some key matchups to watch in the series:
- Bradley Beal vs. Jimmy Butler
- Russell Westbrook vs. Kyle Lowry
- Kristaps Porzingis vs. Bam Adebayo
These are just a few of the key matchups to watch in the series. The Wizards and Heat are two evenly matched teams and this series could go either way.