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With Arenas back, Wizards host Heat

Apr 4, 2008 - 1:32 PM Miami (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.