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Washington Wizards: Wizards get their first preseason win versus Heat

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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 05: John Wall #2 (R) of the Washington Wizards and the bench celebrate in the fourth quarter during the second half of a preseason NBA game against the Miami Heat at Capital One Arena on October 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 05: John Wall #2 (R) of the Washington Wizards and the bench celebrate in the fourth quarter during the second half of a preseason NBA game against the Miami Heat at Capital One Arena on October 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 05: John Wall #2 (R) of the Washington Wizards and the bench celebrate in the fourth quarter during the second half of a preseason NBA game against the Miami Heat at Capital One Arena on October 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 05: John Wall #2 (R) of the Washington Wizards and the bench celebrate in the fourth quarter during the second half of a preseason NBA game against the Miami Heat at Capital One Arena on October 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

After losing their preseason opener, the Washington Wizards bounced back with a 121-114 win against the Miami Heat.

After dropping their preseason opener against the New York Knicks, the Washington Wizards captured their first exhibition win against Southeast division rival, the Miami Heat, in a 121-114 victory, Friday in the Captial One Arena.

Despite a slow start in the first half, the Wizards outscored the Heat 70-55 in the final 24 minutes to seal the deal for the win.

Following a tough night from the field in Monday’s game, Bradley Beal led the way with 20 points, going 8-15 from the field. Markieff Morris chipped in a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds in the win. All-Star guard John Wall has yet to find his rhythm falling short of a double-double with nine points and nine assists.

Although they remain winless in the preseason, the Heat had a productive game as a whole. Miami was led by Justise Winslow and Yante Maten, who scored 17 points apiece. While the big fella, Hassan Whiteside, recorded 10 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks in the loss.

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