Apr 4, 2008 - 9:32 AM
0 shoutsMiami (13-62) at Washington (38-37) 8:00pm EDT
WASHINGTON (Ticker) - The Washington Wizards continue their push for a postseason berth Friday when they face the lowly Miami Heat.
Despite Gilbert Arenas returning to the lineup after missing 66 games with a a left knee injury, the Wizards suffered a disappointing 110-109 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.
The 25-year-old point guard had 17 points on 5-of-9 shooting and 5-of-7 free throws in 19 minutes.
Washington (38-37) is tied with Toronto (38-37) and Philadelphia (38-37) for fifth place in the Eastern Conference.
The Heat continued their woeful season Wednesday, suffering their fifth straight loss during a 106-77 drubbing against the Western Conference-leading New Orleans Hornets.
From the Bleachers
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MIAMI: 95
WASHINGTON: 109
Final
Apr 4 10:17 PM -
MIAMI: 72
WASHINGTON: 88
End of 3rd
Apr 4 9:45 PM -
MIAMI: 44
WASHINGTON: 60
Halftime
Apr 4 9:07 PM -
MIAMI: 23
WASHINGTON: 29
End of 1st
Apr 4 8:36 PM
