The Miami Heat outlasted the Washington Wizards 152-136 in an offense-heavy NBA final, using elite efficiency to build and maintain separation. Miami shot 37-for-54 from the field (69.0%) and paired it with high-level ball movement, piling up 42 assists on 37 made baskets. Washington kept pace with shot-making of its own—going 17-for-40 from three and 33-for-66 overall (50.0%)—but struggled to consistently get stops as Miami repeatedly converted quality looks.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the Heat with 32 points, setting the tone as Miami’s attack stayed balanced and relentless. Kel’el Ware added 24 points, and Andrew Wiggins contributed 21, giving Miami multiple scoring threats while the offense continued to generate open shots. The Heat also controlled the glass 49-44, helping them sustain possessions and limit Washington’s second-chance opportunities.
For the Wizards, W. Riley scored 31 points to pace the comeback efforts, while Sharife Cooper added 20. Washington’s three-point volume and accuracy (17 made threes) kept the game within reach at stretches, but Miami’s combination of finishing efficiency and playmaking ultimately proved too much to overcome.
The result underscores Miami’s ability to win decisively when its offense is operating at peak efficiency and sharing the ball at a high rate. For Washington, the scoring output and perimeter shooting are positives, but the defensive performance—especially allowing 152 points on 69% shooting—highlights the urgency of tightening rotations and improving point-of-attack resistance going forward.

