The Washington Wizards faced the Miami Heat for the second time after a significant interval, highlighting the team’s evolution, especially for their rookies. Despite showing some improvement in recent games, the Wizards suffered a 106-90 defeat, struggling significantly on offense and defense. Critical issues included a low shooting percentage, poor rebounding, and turnovers thwarting their chances for advancement. Coach Brian Keefe acknowledged lapses in the team’s focused play, emphasizing the missed opportunities that hampered their performance. The game proved to be a measuring stick of progress for a roster in transition.
"I liked [Sarr's] aggressiveness early, attacking the rim. We missed a ton of those little chippy shots in the paint that may have helped us, but sometimes that's how it goes. But our connectivity and focus wasn't as high as it has been."
"The Wizards trailed by 19 after a first half that saw them shoot just 28.3 percent, allowed 15 points off seven turnovers and were outrebounded by six."
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