Washington Wizards vs Miami Heat Prediction: Combined starting 5 featuring Bradley Beal and Jimmy Butler

Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards.
Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards.

Forward - Duncan Robinson (Miami Heat)

Miami's Duncan Robinson #55
Miami's Duncan Robinson #55

Duncan Robinson is one of the best shooters in today's NBA and he is performing at a high level again for the Miami Heat. The sniper established a new franchise record for the Heat with 270 three-pointers made last season and has made 72 in the current campaign.

Robinson is averaging over 13 points per game right now and he's been available for each of the Miami Heat's 21 games so far. His shooting splits for the season are 44/41/86.

Last season, Robinson averaged 3.7 threes per game to establish the franchise record for most three-pointers. Right now, he is averaging 3.4 threes made per game on the same number of attempts per night.


Forward - Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat)

Miami's Jimmy Butler #22
Miami's Jimmy Butler #22

Jimmy Butler is the Miami Heat's best player and arguably the leader of the team. After his brilliant run in the 2020 NBA Playoffs, Butler has not been able to help Miami in the 2020-21 NBA season, as he's played in only nine games so far.

Though his season has been a struggle, Butler is still averaging 19 points, six rebounds, and six assists per game so far.

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He's also made 46% of his field goals (though he has missed his 13 attempts from the 3P line so far).

In their last game against the Washington Wizards, Butler put up 19 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds. Still, it was not enough for the Miami Heat to win the game.


Center - Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)

Miami's Bam Adebayo #13
Miami's Bam Adebayo #13

Bam Adebayo is the "heart and soul" of the Miami Heat to some analysts and he's certainly been the team's best player so far. Adebayo has missed only a couple of games for Miami until now, and his numbers have been great.

The one-time All-Star is performing at the highest level of his career and he continues to evolve. Adebayo is versatile as a defender and is also an efficient player on offense.

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He is averaging 20 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in 19 appearances so far. Moreover, Adebayo has made 58% of his field goals and 85% of his free throws in the 2020-21 NBA season. He's even made two of his five attempts from the three-point line.

On the defensive end, Adebayo leads the Miami Heat in Defensive Rating.


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