The Miami Heat defeated the Washington Wizards 121-114 on Friday night In the Miami Heat’s long-awaited win over the Washington Wizards, there were a lot of electric plays.
The best performance came early in the fourth quarter from center Thomas Bryant.
When Duncan Robinson missed a three-pointer, Bryant grabbed the rebound from Jaime Jaquez Jr.
‘s layup.
He exploded off the dribble, soaring toward the basket.
He finished the match with a monster finish, leaving striker Nikola Jovic celebrating on the sidelines.
Bryant finished the game with 11 points and 4 rebounds on 71.
4% shooting.
His energy off the bench was an aspect Miami lacked last season.
Whether on or off the field, Bryant is proving to be an important part of the organization.
The Heat played effectively as a team to kick off the new tournament of the season.
They shot 60% and nearly 50% from 3-point range.
Not to mention they made 12 of 14 free throws, which has been tough in recent games.
Guard Tyler Herro leads the Heat in scoring for the fifth straight game.
He ended the night with 24 points on 4/7 three-point shooting.
Herro missed an assist for a triple-double in the win.
He also impacted the game’s defense with two interceptions.
Anthony Pasciolla contributes to Inside the Heat.
