The Miami Heat are at home on Saturday afternoon as they host the Washington Wizards in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Miami enters Saturday’s game with a 40-37 record after losing at home to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Miami Heat center Bam AdebayoSam Navarro-Imagn Images
(Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)
In Wednesday’s loss to the Celtics, Bam Adebayo led the way for the Heat as he recorded 29 points and 10 rebounds while Davion Mitchell added 21 points and seven assists of his own.
Now Miami will try to bounce back at home on Saturday as they face off against a struggling Wizards team.
On the other side, Washington enters Saturday’s contest with a 17-59 record after losing at home to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill (16)Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
(Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)
Anthony Gill led the way for the Wizards in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 21 points, six rebounds and six assists while Will Riley recorded 18 points and three assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday afternoon’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Wizards Injury Report: Will Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly Play?
For the Wizards, they have nine players listed on their injury report, including both Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly.
Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr© Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
(© Peter Creveling-Imagn Images)
Washington has listed Sarr as questionable due to left big toe capsulitis and he is in danger of missing his fourth consecutive contest.
The Wizards have also Tristan Vukcevic as questionable due to a right knee contusion while Tre Johnson is questionable with a right foot sprain.
Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (0)John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
(John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images)
Coulibaly has also been listed as questionable due to right retrocalcaneal bursitis and he is in danger of missing his first game since March 30.
Trae Young and Anthony Davis have been ruled out as they both remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Kyshawn George and Cam Whitmore have also been ruled out as they are both set to miss the remainder of the season while D’Angelo Russell remains away from the team.
Heat Injury Report: Will Tyler Herro, Norman Powell Play?
On the other side, the Heat have three players listed on their injury report, including both Tyler Herro and Norman Powell.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) © Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
(© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)
Miami has listed Herro as probable and he is expected to play despite dealing with right foot soreness.
The Heat have ruled out Powell due to an upper respiratory illness as he will miss his fourth consecutive contest.
Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24) © Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
(© Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)
With Powell still sidelined, Pelle Larsson and Jaime Jaquez Jr. could both continue to have increased roles.
Terry Rozier has also been ruled out as he remains away from the team as he has not played for them at all this season.
Fans can catch Saturday afternoon’s matchup between the Wizards and Heat from Miami at 3:00 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.