The Wizards were outscored 62-46 in the paint as Washington fell to Miami 115-109 on Friday night.
The Heat made it clear early on that they were going to have their way around the rim. Hassan Whiteside scored six points in the first four minutes as Miami jumped out to a quick 15-4 lead and got Thomas Bryant into early foul trouble.
Washington finally found their footing in the second quarter with Otto Porter Jr. leading the team’s second unit while he plays on a minutes restriction.