Wizards Struggle Against Surging Heat in 120-90 Loss

Washington Wizards fall to Miami Heat in lopsided matchup at Capital One Arena

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:37am

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The struggling Washington Wizards were no match for the surging Miami Heat, who cruised to a 120-90 victory at the Capital One Arena on Friday night. The Heat, who have lost 10 of their last 13 games, were led by Norman Powell's 21 points, while Tyler Herro added 21 points of his own. The Wizards, who have lost 67 of their last 86 games, were paced by Alex Sarr's 16 points and 7 rebounds.

Why it matters

The loss continues a difficult season for the Wizards, who have fallen to 17-63 on the year and are firmly in the running for a top draft pick. Meanwhile, the Heat, despite their recent struggles, remain in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference as they try to secure a postseason berth.

The details

The Heat jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, outscoring the Wizards 30-19 in the first quarter and 32-22 in the second to take a 21-point lead into halftime. Miami continued to pour it on in the second half, extending their advantage to as many as 30 points before cruising to the 30-point victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm EDT.
  • The Heat have lost 10 of their last 13 games leading up to this matchup.
  • The Wizards have lost 67 of their last 86 games this season.

The players

Norman Powell

The Heat's leading scorer, averaging 21.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game this season.

Tyler Herro

The Heat's second-leading scorer, averaging 21.2 points and 4.0 assists per game.

Alex Sarr

The Wizards' leading scorer, averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.

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What they’re saying

“We just didn't have it tonight. The Heat came out and took it to us from the start and we couldn't recover.”

— Alex Sarr, Wizards Forward

“It's been a frustrating stretch, but we're still fighting to make the playoffs. This was a good bounce-back win for us.”

— Norman Powell, Heat Guard

What’s next

The Wizards will look to regroup as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in their next game on Sunday, April 12th. The Heat will try to build on this win when they face the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, April 13th.

The takeaway

This lopsided loss highlights the vast gap between the struggling Wizards and the playoff-contending Heat, as Washington continues its difficult season while Miami keeps its postseason hopes alive. The Wizards will need to find a way to be more competitive against the league's better teams if they hope to show any signs of progress this year.