The Miami Heat surged to a decisive 118-98 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday, led by Bam Adebayo’s powerful double-double performance in the 14th NBA regular-season game held in Mexico. Adebayo posted 32 points, shooting 12-for-24 from the field, and added 14 rebounds, establishing an early lead with 20 points in the first half alone.
Miami (3-2) outperformed Washington (2-3) from start to finish, with notable contributions from Jimmy Butler, who added 18 points, and Tyler Herro, who scored 15. Terry Rozier’s 12 points and Kel’El Ware’s 15 off the bench gave the Heat a balanced scoring attack, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored eight points in a sentimental game, marking his first time playing in his father’s homeland of Mexico.
Washington’s Bilal Coulibaly led his team with 22 points, followed by Jordan Poole with 21, and Alexandre Sarr, who added 17 points. However, the Wizards struggled to keep up with Miami’s defensive intensity and were significantly outperformed on the boards, as the Heat grabbed 65 rebounds compared to the Wizards’ 44.
The win added another double-double to Adebayo’s career tally, bringing him closer to Miami’s all-time leaders. He is now just 11 double-doubles away from surpassing Alonzo Mourning’s record for the second most in franchise history. Adebayo’s dominant play on both ends, along with Miami’s strong team effort, handed the Wizards their third loss of the season.
