Live stream: Heat 129, 76ers 101
The Miami Heat (43-37) play against the Philadelphia 76ers (52-28) at Wells Fargo Center
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Game Time: 7:30 PM EDT on Thursday April 6, 2023
Miami Heat 129, Philadelphia 76ers 101 (Final)
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StatMuse @statmuse
NBA stat leaders tonight:
PTS — Bruce Brown
REB — Kelly Olynyk
AST — Shake Milton, Tre Jones
STL — Jalen McDaniels
BLK — Drew Eubanks
Almost playoff time. pic.twitter.com/t2HJigfG67 – 12:25 AM
NBA stat leaders tonight:
PTS — Bruce Brown
REB — Kelly Olynyk
AST — Shake Milton, Tre Jones
STL — Jalen McDaniels
BLK — Drew Eubanks
Almost playoff time. pic.twitter.com/t2HJigfG67 – 12:25 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
James Harden expressed some frustration with the team after the loss to the Heat at home #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/06/jam… via @SixersWire – 12:24 AM
James Harden expressed some frustration with the team after the loss to the Heat at home #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/06/jam… via @SixersWire – 12:24 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat’s defense tonight vs. 76ers:
42 possessions in man: 1.19 points allowed per possession
41 possessions in zone: 0.85 points allowed per possession – 12:10 AM
Heat’s defense tonight vs. 76ers:
42 possessions in man: 1.19 points allowed per possession
41 possessions in zone: 0.85 points allowed per possession – 12:10 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Asked Doc Rivers after the game about Harden’s foot in the wake of his play against Milwaukee, Boston, and Miami:
“I think he’s fine. I’m not concerned by it. And, even if it did bother him a little bit, we have a whole week. So, he’ll be fine by the first game.” – 12:00 AM
Asked Doc Rivers after the game about Harden’s foot in the wake of his play against Milwaukee, Boston, and Miami:
“I think he’s fine. I’m not concerned by it. And, even if it did bother him a little bit, we have a whole week. So, he’ll be fine by the first game.” – 12:00 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Takeaways and postgame reaction from the Heat’s blowout win in Philadelphia:
-Is the Heat’s offense now good?
-How can the Heat still get to No. 6?
-The Heat’s rotation continues to evolve
-Some Kyle Lowry news
-And more
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 12:00 AM
Takeaways and postgame reaction from the Heat’s blowout win in Philadelphia:
-Is the Heat’s offense now good?
-How can the Heat still get to No. 6?
-The Heat’s rotation continues to evolve
-Some Kyle Lowry news
-And more
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 12:00 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sources: Joel Embiid won’t play against Atlanta Hawks on Friday inquirer.com/sports/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 11:53 PM
Sources: Joel Embiid won’t play against Atlanta Hawks on Friday inquirer.com/sports/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 11:53 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
If you made your way to the Wells Fargo Center, bought food/drink, went to your seats, went home, and did nothing else the rest of the night…
you still applied at least as much effort as the Sixers did in Thursday’s meaningless game vs the Heat:
thepaintedlines.com/sixers-get-car… – 11:48 PM
If you made your way to the Wells Fargo Center, bought food/drink, went to your seats, went home, and did nothing else the rest of the night…
you still applied at least as much effort as the Sixers did in Thursday’s meaningless game vs the Heat:
thepaintedlines.com/sixers-get-car… – 11:48 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
New @LockedOnHeat
– Heat prepared for Joel Embiid, 76ers
– No. 6 seed still in play
– Will 76ers regret tonight’s performance?
open.spotify.com/episode/1W1u4B… – 11:33 PM
New @LockedOnHeat
– Heat prepared for Joel Embiid, 76ers
– No. 6 seed still in play
– Will 76ers regret tonight’s performance?
open.spotify.com/episode/1W1u4B… – 11:33 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Heat has the NBA’s fourth-best offensive rating in the last 15 games. This season is weird. – 11:19 PM
The Heat has the NBA’s fourth-best offensive rating in the last 15 games. This season is weird. – 11:19 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Mac McClung just became the first player in history to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest and a G-League championship in the same season. – 11:11 PM
Mac McClung just became the first player in history to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest and a G-League championship in the same season. – 11:11 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Blue Coats won, btw. Quite an accomplishment, G League champs.
And for Jaden Springer and the two-way guys, two potential NBA games this weekend. – 11:03 PM
Blue Coats won, btw. Quite an accomplishment, G League champs.
And for Jaden Springer and the two-way guys, two potential NBA games this weekend. – 11:03 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Not everyone would have a smile that big after drawing their 4th charge of the game, but then again not everyone is Kevin Love 😄 pic.twitter.com/ZMT8e1nNyS – 11:02 PM
Not everyone would have a smile that big after drawing their 4th charge of the game, but then again not everyone is Kevin Love 😄 pic.twitter.com/ZMT8e1nNyS – 11:02 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Delaware Blue Coats hold off RGV Vipers for the G League championship, 114-110. Rockets guard TyTy Washington Jr. led the Vipers with 38. Sixers guard Mac McClung led Delaware with 30. – 11:02 PM
Delaware Blue Coats hold off RGV Vipers for the G League championship, 114-110. Rockets guard TyTy Washington Jr. led the Vipers with 38. Sixers guard Mac McClung led Delaware with 30. – 11:02 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Mac McClung just hit a stepback 2 from the left baseline to log his 30th point of Game 2 of the G-League Finals. Coats by 4, 38 seconds away from a championship. – 10:54 PM
Mac McClung just hit a stepback 2 from the left baseline to log his 30th point of Game 2 of the G-League Finals. Coats by 4, 38 seconds away from a championship. – 10:54 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers center Joel Embiid will not play against the Atlanta Hawks Friday night at State Farm Arena, according to sources. The MVP frontrunner isn’t even traveling with the team tonight to Atlanta. – 10:52 PM
#Sixers center Joel Embiid will not play against the Atlanta Hawks Friday night at State Farm Arena, according to sources. The MVP frontrunner isn’t even traveling with the team tonight to Atlanta. – 10:52 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
5 triples vs. Philly put Tyler over 6⃣0⃣0⃣ for his career (601 to be exact)
Lethal 🔥 pic.twitter.com/g5ftjFk4jV – 10:44 PM
5 triples vs. Philly put Tyler over 6⃣0⃣0⃣ for his career (601 to be exact)
Lethal 🔥 pic.twitter.com/g5ftjFk4jV – 10:44 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Well, that was fun 😁 Look back at our win over the 76ers Through the Lens 📸
@Miami Heat // @Chain – 10:30 PM
Well, that was fun 😁 Look back at our win over the 76ers Through the Lens 📸
@Miami Heat // @Chain – 10:30 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Make sure you’re in the building this postseason to witness it in person 🎟 gohe.at/3MF52Bd – 10:28 PM
Make sure you’re in the building this postseason to witness it in person 🎟 gohe.at/3MF52Bd – 10:28 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
This emoji is what a bucket looks like from the side: 🪣
This photo is what a bucket looks like from the top
pic.twitter.com/4Ug1T4VO7n – 10:25 PM
This emoji is what a bucket looks like from the side: 🪣
This photo is what a bucket looks like from the top
pic.twitter.com/4Ug1T4VO7n – 10:25 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
The squad used a hot shooting night to come up with a big win in Philly.
Check out @CoupNBA‘s Takeaways to see what else went well vs the Sixers
gohe.at/3meRcdU – 10:14 PM
The squad used a hot shooting night to come up with a big win in Philly.
Check out @CoupNBA‘s Takeaways to see what else went well vs the Sixers
gohe.at/3meRcdU – 10:14 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
It was one of those nights for Boy Wonder 🔥 pic.twitter.com/CkQeG89YFQ – 10:11 PM
It was one of those nights for Boy Wonder 🔥 pic.twitter.com/CkQeG89YFQ – 10:11 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Jimmy got going early and help us put this one away before the 4th pic.twitter.com/eynqotgLcA – 10:06 PM
Jimmy got going early and help us put this one away before the 4th pic.twitter.com/eynqotgLcA – 10:06 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Erik Spoelstra says Kyle Lowry will not play tomorrow on the second night of the back to back. – 10:05 PM
Erik Spoelstra says Kyle Lowry will not play tomorrow on the second night of the back to back. – 10:05 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Doc Rivers just said, “The G League team is up seven. That’s very important. I’ll let you figure that one out.”
Sure seems like Jaden Springer and Mac McClung will get some NBA time this weekend. – 10:01 PM
Doc Rivers just said, “The G League team is up seven. That’s very important. I’ll let you figure that one out.”
Sure seems like Jaden Springer and Mac McClung will get some NBA time this weekend. – 10:01 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
#HEATWin final – Miami 129, Philadelphia 101
🔥 Butler: 24pts, 6asts & 3rebs
🔥 Herro: 24pts (5 3s), 5asts & 4rebs
🔥 Adebayo: 14pts & 8rebs
🔥 Strus: 14pts (4 3s) & 4asts
🔥 Martin: 13pts, 7rebs & 5asts
🔥 Lowry: 11pts (3 3s), 7asts & 5rebs pic.twitter.com/al4RUUeLFz – 10:01 PM
#HEATWin final – Miami 129, Philadelphia 101
🔥 Butler: 24pts, 6asts & 3rebs
🔥 Herro: 24pts (5 3s), 5asts & 4rebs
🔥 Adebayo: 14pts & 8rebs
🔥 Strus: 14pts (4 3s) & 4asts
🔥 Martin: 13pts, 7rebs & 5asts
🔥 Lowry: 11pts (3 3s), 7asts & 5rebs pic.twitter.com/al4RUUeLFz – 10:01 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
After 21 points for Joel Embiid in a blowout loss to Miami, the scoring race tightened a bit.
Embiid- 33.07
Luka- 32.69
Unlikely to change barring some sort of David Robinson type of game to end the 94 season. Mark Aguirre is the only other Mav to finish 2nd in ppg, 83-84 (29.5). – 10:00 PM
After 21 points for Joel Embiid in a blowout loss to Miami, the scoring race tightened a bit.
Embiid- 33.07
Luka- 32.69
Unlikely to change barring some sort of David Robinson type of game to end the 94 season. Mark Aguirre is the only other Mav to finish 2nd in ppg, 83-84 (29.5). – 10:00 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
NEW: Heat cruise to a win over the 76ers by slowing down Joel Embiid and making 3s. Keep hope for the No. 6 seed alive. allucanheat.com/2023/04/06/mia… – 9:50 PM
NEW: Heat cruise to a win over the 76ers by slowing down Joel Embiid and making 3s. Keep hope for the No. 6 seed alive. allucanheat.com/2023/04/06/mia… – 9:50 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Joel Embiid had 21 tonight, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 9 thus far in the first half, here’s the NBA scoring race at 9:50pm.
TATUM 2,204
Embiid 2,183
Doncic 2,125
SGA 2,122 – 9:50 PM
Joel Embiid had 21 tonight, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 9 thus far in the first half, here’s the NBA scoring race at 9:50pm.
TATUM 2,204
Embiid 2,183
Doncic 2,125
SGA 2,122 – 9:50 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
CULTURE… it always shows this time of year. #WINNING pic.twitter.com/ZITLx7vka1 – 9:50 PM
CULTURE… it always shows this time of year. #WINNING pic.twitter.com/ZITLx7vka1 – 9:50 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Five Takeaways from Heat’s Win Over 76ers
Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, 2-3 zone, and three point shooting
(This has been done for an hour I forgot to tweet LOL)
@5ReasonsSports
fivereasonssports.com/news/five-take… – 9:49 PM
Five Takeaways from Heat’s Win Over 76ers
Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, 2-3 zone, and three point shooting
(This has been done for an hour I forgot to tweet LOL)
@5ReasonsSports
fivereasonssports.com/news/five-take… – 9:49 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Takeaways and details from the Heat’s blowout win in Philadelphia to keep its slim hopes alive of escaping the play-in tournament miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:48 PM
NEW: Takeaways and details from the Heat’s blowout win in Philadelphia to keep its slim hopes alive of escaping the play-in tournament miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:48 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Heat blow out the Sixers in Philadelphia…here’s what it means.
Miami stays alive for 6th, if they win their final two and Brooklyn loses its final two, Miami is 6 and Brooklyn 7.
Any other combination, Nets are 6 and Miami hosts the 7-8 game, most likely against. Atlanta. – 9:48 PM
Heat blow out the Sixers in Philadelphia…here’s what it means.
Miami stays alive for 6th, if they win their final two and Brooklyn loses its final two, Miami is 6 and Brooklyn 7.
Any other combination, Nets are 6 and Miami hosts the 7-8 game, most likely against. Atlanta. – 9:48 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat assure themselves of home postseason appearance with 129-101 rout of 76ers. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 9:45 PM
Heat assure themselves of home postseason appearance with 129-101 rout of 76ers. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 9:45 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
The player grades following the loss to the Heat at home #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/player-g… via @SixersWire – 9:44 PM
The player grades following the loss to the Heat at home #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/player-g… via @SixersWire – 9:44 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
FINAL: Heat 129, 76ers 101. Heat now can’t finish worse than No. 7 in the East and keeps alive slim hope of moving up to No. 6. – 9:43 PM
FINAL: Heat 129, 76ers 101. Heat now can’t finish worse than No. 7 in the East and keeps alive slim hope of moving up to No. 6. – 9:43 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Winderman’s view: But will the 76ers still crush Heat hope? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 9:43 PM
Winderman’s view: But will the 76ers still crush Heat hope? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 9:43 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Butler and Herro 24 apiece as Heat drubs 76ers, 129-101. Heat now 43-37. And Panthers drubbing Ottawa. Good times. – 9:42 PM
Butler and Herro 24 apiece as Heat drubs 76ers, 129-101. Heat now 43-37. And Panthers drubbing Ottawa. Good times. – 9:42 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
The Heat had 12 different players score tonight
It really is the 2022 season – 9:42 PM
The Heat had 12 different players score tonight
It really is the 2022 season – 9:42 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Miami’s Kevin Love drew four charges in a 3-minute, 30-second span of the fourth quarter tonight.
4 charges in 3:30.
Not saying it’s never happened before. But I can’t find anyone who has done it. – 9:37 PM
Miami’s Kevin Love drew four charges in a 3-minute, 30-second span of the fourth quarter tonight.
4 charges in 3:30.
Not saying it’s never happened before. But I can’t find anyone who has done it. – 9:37 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Final: Miami wins <insert after game> as the Sixers fall to 52-28 on the season. They’ve now lost 5 of their last 8.
(yes I intended to send this tweet early). – 9:35 PM
Final: Miami wins <insert after game> as the Sixers fall to 52-28 on the season. They’ve now lost 5 of their last 8.
(yes I intended to send this tweet early). – 9:35 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Kevin Love spamming charges
That’s what happens when he’s not chasing actions and can play positionally by the rim – 9:29 PM
Kevin Love spamming charges
That’s what happens when he’s not chasing actions and can play positionally by the rim – 9:29 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Spo using that challenge, up by like 100, for Kevin Love’s 206th charge taken tonight probably meant the world to Kevin Love. – 9:29 PM
Spo using that challenge, up by like 100, for Kevin Love’s 206th charge taken tonight probably meant the world to Kevin Love. – 9:29 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
The millionth charge drawn by Kevin Love tonight pic.twitter.com/8xZ7gRROUl – 9:26 PM
The millionth charge drawn by Kevin Love tonight pic.twitter.com/8xZ7gRROUl – 9:26 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Boy Wonder’s feelin’ it 🔥 5 triples for Tyler so far pic.twitter.com/7rVe71N8Y8 – 9:23 PM
Boy Wonder’s feelin’ it 🔥 5 triples for Tyler so far pic.twitter.com/7rVe71N8Y8 – 9:23 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Sitting on 21 tonight, Embiid is now avg. 33.07 points per game.
By my math, if Joel didn’t play 1 more minute before the playoffs, Luka Doncic would need 59 points in 1 game or 92 pts in his final 2 games to steal the 2023 scoring title.
(Don’t show this to Luka). – 9:21 PM
Sitting on 21 tonight, Embiid is now avg. 33.07 points per game.
By my math, if Joel didn’t play 1 more minute before the playoffs, Luka Doncic would need 59 points in 1 game or 92 pts in his final 2 games to steal the 2023 scoring title.
(Don’t show this to Luka). – 9:21 PM
Sean Deveney @SeanDeveney
Multiple NBA execs told @HeavyOnSports that @sixers G Tyrse Maxey will likely get a max rookie contract extension this offseason. “He’s gotten better at every turn,” one told me.
More:
heavy.com/sports/philade… – 9:19 PM
Multiple NBA execs told @HeavyOnSports that @sixers G Tyrse Maxey will likely get a max rookie contract extension this offseason. “He’s gotten better at every turn,” one told me.
More:
heavy.com/sports/philade… – 9:19 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Furkan Korkmaz subbed in for James Harden two minutes into the fourth, looked like Doc Rivers had seen enough for the night.
Get that the Sixers might not have been up for this game. But in their last three games this week, the Harden-led bench units got absolutely destroyed. – 9:19 PM
Furkan Korkmaz subbed in for James Harden two minutes into the fourth, looked like Doc Rivers had seen enough for the night.
Get that the Sixers might not have been up for this game. But in their last three games this week, the Harden-led bench units got absolutely destroyed. – 9:19 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Korkmaz is in for Harden. Would assume both he and Embiid are done for the night. – 9:18 PM
Korkmaz is in for Harden. Would assume both he and Embiid are done for the night. – 9:18 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Korkmaz checking in for Harden looks like the white flag for this game. – 9:17 PM
Korkmaz checking in for Harden looks like the white flag for this game. – 9:17 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
The slow zoom in on Doc Rivers after every Heat bucket feels so unnecessary LOL – 9:17 PM
The slow zoom in on Doc Rivers after every Heat bucket feels so unnecessary LOL – 9:17 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
De’Anthony Melton, mild right calf tightness, will not return. – 9:14 PM
De’Anthony Melton, mild right calf tightness, will not return. – 9:14 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Shotclock winding down, drained it right in front of their bench 🥶 that was cold, Max pic.twitter.com/7NEP2EDxKA – 9:13 PM
Shotclock winding down, drained it right in front of their bench 🥶 that was cold, Max pic.twitter.com/7NEP2EDxKA – 9:13 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
De’Anthony Melton is out for the rest of the game with mild right calf tightness, per Sixers official. – 9:12 PM
De’Anthony Melton is out for the rest of the game with mild right calf tightness, per Sixers official. – 9:12 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Heat up 96-78 going into the fourth quarter. Not sure what the 76ers are accomplishing by playing their dudes the rest of the way. This game is meaningless for them, and they are playing like it. – 9:11 PM
Heat up 96-78 going into the fourth quarter. Not sure what the 76ers are accomplishing by playing their dudes the rest of the way. This game is meaningless for them, and they are playing like it. – 9:11 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
De’Anthony Melton won’t return to the game with mild right calf tightness, team says. – 9:11 PM
De’Anthony Melton won’t return to the game with mild right calf tightness, team says. – 9:11 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of third quarter: Heat 96, 76ers 78. Heat’s biggest has been 26 points. Jimmy Butler with 14 of his 24 points in the third quarter. – 9:11 PM
End of third quarter: Heat 96, 76ers 78. Heat’s biggest has been 26 points. Jimmy Butler with 14 of his 24 points in the third quarter. – 9:11 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat go up 26 in third, take 96-78 lead into fourth on 76ers. Butler with 24 for Heat. Embiid 21 for 76ers. – 9:10 PM
Heat go up 26 in third, take 96-78 lead into fourth on 76ers. Butler with 24 for Heat. Embiid 21 for 76ers. – 9:10 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
I know the 76ers said they were gonna play their guys tonight but I haven’t seen James Harden. – 9:07 PM
I know the 76ers said they were gonna play their guys tonight but I haven’t seen James Harden. – 9:07 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jimmy Butler already with 14 points in the third quarter. He has 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the field for the game. – 9:05 PM
Jimmy Butler already with 14 points in the third quarter. He has 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the field for the game. – 9:05 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat playing the give-it-to-Jimmy offense. At this point, why not? – 8:59 PM
Heat playing the give-it-to-Jimmy offense. At this point, why not? – 8:59 PM
Philadelphia 76ers PR @SixersStats
With two blocks so far tonight, @Philadelphia 76ers @Joel Embiid now has 112 rejections on the season, the second-most he’s ever posted in a season (122 in 2018-19).
He’s averaging 2.1 blocks per game since the All-Star break, which ranks fifth in the @NBA.
h/t @nbastats – 8:55 PM
With two blocks so far tonight, @Philadelphia 76ers @Joel Embiid now has 112 rejections on the season, the second-most he’s ever posted in a season (122 in 2018-19).
He’s averaging 2.1 blocks per game since the All-Star break, which ranks fifth in the @NBA.
h/t @nbastats – 8:55 PM
The Vertical @Balldontlie
The 76ers scored just 15 points in the second quarter vs. the Heat; their lowest total in a single quarter this season 😬 pic.twitter.com/RNhnJSnVnW – 8:55 PM
The 76ers scored just 15 points in the second quarter vs. the Heat; their lowest total in a single quarter this season 😬 pic.twitter.com/RNhnJSnVnW – 8:55 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Strus keeps grabbing at his wrist despite staying in the game. The 76ers are on an 11-0 run and have cut Miami’s lead to 15. Spo calls timeout. Really can’t afford to let this team back in it. – 8:55 PM
Strus keeps grabbing at his wrist despite staying in the game. The 76ers are on an 11-0 run and have cut Miami’s lead to 15. Spo calls timeout. Really can’t afford to let this team back in it. – 8:55 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Jimmy triple to start the 3rd 👌
Tune in on TNT 📺 pic.twitter.com/70xf6SclyX – 8:54 PM
Jimmy triple to start the 3rd 👌
Tune in on TNT 📺 pic.twitter.com/70xf6SclyX – 8:54 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Max Strus is back in the game, but the Heat’s lead is down to 15. – 8:54 PM
Max Strus is back in the game, but the Heat’s lead is down to 15. – 8:54 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Max Strus is back in the locker room with what appears to be a finger injury. – 8:52 PM
Max Strus is back in the locker room with what appears to be a finger injury. – 8:52 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
First play of second half
Jimmy Butler corner 3
Messing with PJ Tucker too – 8:48 PM
First play of second half
Jimmy Butler corner 3
Messing with PJ Tucker too – 8:48 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Major on air changes looming at two of our major affiliates/O and Os. PLUS NFL Sunday Ticket news, how Hurricanes’ local Final 4 ratings stack up with Fins and Heat. And media notes: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 8:46 PM
Major on air changes looming at two of our major affiliates/O and Os. PLUS NFL Sunday Ticket news, how Hurricanes’ local Final 4 ratings stack up with Fins and Heat. And media notes: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 8:46 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Heat 21 point lead hasn’t impressed TNT studio. Barkley says teams below 5 in East are “junk.” Shaq says Heat “not really a good team.” – 8:43 PM
Heat 21 point lead hasn’t impressed TNT studio. Barkley says teams below 5 in East are “junk.” Shaq says Heat “not really a good team.” – 8:43 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The Heat are putting it on the 76ers to try to avoid the Play-In 👀 pic.twitter.com/H2sLSHhyAb – 8:40 PM
The Heat are putting it on the 76ers to try to avoid the Play-In 👀 pic.twitter.com/H2sLSHhyAb – 8:40 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
I said it before, but a very impressive first half for Tyler Herro
Yes he’s had 16 in a half before, but it was the way he did it
Physicality, attacking, and really defending at the necessary level
Great half for him – 8:36 PM
I said it before, but a very impressive first half for Tyler Herro
Yes he’s had 16 in a half before, but it was the way he did it
Physicality, attacking, and really defending at the necessary level
Great half for him – 8:36 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Twenty-one point halftime lead for the Heat.
– Four Heat players with at least two made 3s (Herro, Strus, Lowry, Love)
– Zone has slowed Embiid some (15 points, still) but has taken Harden out of his comfort zone (3 of 10 shooting, pair of turnovers) – 8:35 PM
Twenty-one point halftime lead for the Heat.
– Four Heat players with at least two made 3s (Herro, Strus, Lowry, Love)
– Zone has slowed Embiid some (15 points, still) but has taken Harden out of his comfort zone (3 of 10 shooting, pair of turnovers) – 8:35 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Halftime: Heat 67, 76ers 46.
-Heat led by as many as 25 points.
-Heat shooting 53.3 percent from the field and 11 of 23 on threes with just two turnovers.
-Heat win keeps No. 6 seed possibility alive and clinches division title. – 8:31 PM
Halftime: Heat 67, 76ers 46.
-Heat led by as many as 25 points.
-Heat shooting 53.3 percent from the field and 11 of 23 on threes with just two turnovers.
-Heat win keeps No. 6 seed possibility alive and clinches division title. – 8:31 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Heat 67, Sixers 46. Sixers trailed by as many as 25 while Miami buried 11 three-pointers. Embiid with 15 points and 4 rebounds. Sixers committed 8 turnovers that were parlayed into 17 points. – 8:31 PM
Halftime: Heat 67, Sixers 46. Sixers trailed by as many as 25 while Miami buried 11 three-pointers. Embiid with 15 points and 4 rebounds. Sixers committed 8 turnovers that were parlayed into 17 points. – 8:31 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat go up 25 on 76ers in second period, take 67-46 lead into half. – 8:30 PM
Heat go up 25 on 76ers in second period, take 67-46 lead into half. – 8:30 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
The Heat are absolutely rolling
This is the most confident I’ve seen them all season
It’s game 80 lol – 8:30 PM
The Heat are absolutely rolling
This is the most confident I’ve seen them all season
It’s game 80 lol – 8:30 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
And Heat up 22 on a team that wants nothing to do with them in the first round (and will make sure that happens). – 8:29 PM
And Heat up 22 on a team that wants nothing to do with them in the first round (and will make sure that happens). – 8:29 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Tyler up to 16 points, 11 of ’em coming in this quarter 🔥 pic.twitter.com/oAE0XZwyY7 – 8:27 PM
Tyler up to 16 points, 11 of ’em coming in this quarter 🔥 pic.twitter.com/oAE0XZwyY7 – 8:27 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
That 76ers zone jamming up Miami clearly
They need to stop making Jimmy make the entry pass to the free throw line, and let him be the receiver at the free throw line – 8:25 PM
That 76ers zone jamming up Miami clearly
They need to stop making Jimmy make the entry pass to the free throw line, and let him be the receiver at the free throw line – 8:25 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Joel Embiid attacking Jimmy Butler on switches — good
Anything else related to the Sixers so far — bad – 8:25 PM
Joel Embiid attacking Jimmy Butler on switches — good
Anything else related to the Sixers so far — bad – 8:25 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Tyler Herro up to 16 points in 16 minutes. He’s 3 of 4 on threes and 5 of 5 from the foul line. – 8:22 PM
Tyler Herro up to 16 points in 16 minutes. He’s 3 of 4 on threes and 5 of 5 from the foul line. – 8:22 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Tyler Herro officially cookin’, with 16 points on 3-of-3 from deep to go along with four assists and three rebounds. – 8:22 PM
Tyler Herro officially cookin’, with 16 points on 3-of-3 from deep to go along with four assists and three rebounds. – 8:22 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid has hit the floor three times already tonight. #BetterBeCarefulFlow – 8:20 PM
Embiid has hit the floor three times already tonight. #BetterBeCarefulFlow – 8:20 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Looks like Harden knocks knees or something. Working out the kinks after this foul. I think someone at a very high level sees a benefit to the Sixers stars playing here. But I don’t get it. pic.twitter.com/OffwFO5WH4 – 8:17 PM
Looks like Harden knocks knees or something. Working out the kinks after this foul. I think someone at a very high level sees a benefit to the Sixers stars playing here. But I don’t get it. pic.twitter.com/OffwFO5WH4 – 8:17 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Steal
SLAM
We’re out to a 50-33 lead with 8:26 left in Q2. Tune in on TNT 📺 pic.twitter.com/SP2Pu7JV1n – 8:15 PM
Steal
SLAMWe’re out to a 50-33 lead with 8:26 left in Q2. Tune in on TNT 📺 pic.twitter.com/SP2Pu7JV1n – 8:15 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
The Heat, having made 37% of their 3s over the last 10 games entering tonight, have made 7 of 13 of their 3s to start the game and are up 17. Amazing how much better this team looks when those shots are going in. – 8:13 PM
The Heat, having made 37% of their 3s over the last 10 games entering tonight, have made 7 of 13 of their 3s to start the game and are up 17. Amazing how much better this team looks when those shots are going in. – 8:13 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
James Harden since the Toronto game: 11-30 from the field, just six free-throw attempts in 84 minutes.
For the second straight game, the non-Embiid unit looks bad. Getting smoked tonight by a Miami unit without Butler or Bam. – 8:13 PM
James Harden since the Toronto game: 11-30 from the field, just six free-throw attempts in 84 minutes.
For the second straight game, the non-Embiid unit looks bad. Getting smoked tonight by a Miami unit without Butler or Bam. – 8:13 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Kyle Lowry controlling this bench group
This is how you get away with non-Jimmy and Bam minutes
Herro attacking, ball moving, and Lowry leading – 8:11 PM
Kyle Lowry controlling this bench group
This is how you get away with non-Jimmy and Bam minutes
Herro attacking, ball moving, and Lowry leading – 8:11 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
This game doesn’t matter, and the Sixers are playing like it.
Jimmy Butler is playing hard.
Heat up 50-33 with 8:25 left in the 2nd. – 8:11 PM
This game doesn’t matter, and the Sixers are playing like it.
Jimmy Butler is playing hard.
Heat up 50-33 with 8:25 left in the 2nd. – 8:11 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
This has escalated quickly. Heat lead 50-33 with 8:25 in the second. Sixers are struggling on offense, with 6 turnovers (for 15 points) and a lot of possessions going late into the shot clock. – 8:11 PM
This has escalated quickly. Heat lead 50-33 with 8:25 in the second. Sixers are struggling on offense, with 6 turnovers (for 15 points) and a lot of possessions going late into the shot clock. – 8:11 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
After using a lot of zone to bother the 76ers in February’s win in Philadelphia, Heat again turning to zone vs. 76ers tonight and it’s working. – 8:11 PM
After using a lot of zone to bother the 76ers in February’s win in Philadelphia, Heat again turning to zone vs. 76ers tonight and it’s working. – 8:11 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
This has been an extremely impressive start for Tyler Herro
He’s playing super physical and attacking – 8:09 PM
This has been an extremely impressive start for Tyler Herro
He’s playing super physical and attacking – 8:09 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
So we’re getting some Haywood Highsmith minutes
Spo seems to feel they can score enough tonight, so focus on defense – 8:06 PM
So we’re getting some Haywood Highsmith minutes
Spo seems to feel they can score enough tonight, so focus on defense – 8:06 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Embiid with 12 points and four rebounds in the first quarter. The Heat lead 41-31 after one. – 8:05 PM
Embiid with 12 points and four rebounds in the first quarter. The Heat lead 41-31 after one. – 8:05 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Heat 41, Sixers 31 at the end of the first after McDaniels’ 3 right before the buzzer. Heat made 15 of their 22 shots and have 15 bench points. Embiid with 12 points on 5 of 7 shooting and 4 rebounds. – 8:03 PM
Heat 41, Sixers 31 at the end of the first after McDaniels’ 3 right before the buzzer. Heat made 15 of their 22 shots and have 15 bench points. Embiid with 12 points on 5 of 7 shooting and 4 rebounds. – 8:03 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Giving up 41 points in a quarter to these Miami Heat is tough to do, but that is what happened in the first quarter.
The Sixers are defending like the game means very little to them… which, in fairness, it doesn’t. – 8:03 PM
Giving up 41 points in a quarter to these Miami Heat is tough to do, but that is what happened in the first quarter.
The Sixers are defending like the game means very little to them… which, in fairness, it doesn’t. – 8:03 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
As Stan Van Gundy said, 76ers don’t want to play Miami in playoffs. What a shame Heat couldn’t move to 6, past Brooklyn, to get 76ers in first round. Was very attainable; one of big frustrations of year. SVG predicts 76ers will hand Sunday game to Brooklyn to avoid Heat. – 8:02 PM
As Stan Van Gundy said, 76ers don’t want to play Miami in playoffs. What a shame Heat couldn’t move to 6, past Brooklyn, to get 76ers in first round. Was very attainable; one of big frustrations of year. SVG predicts 76ers will hand Sunday game to Brooklyn to avoid Heat. – 8:02 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Great first quarter for the Heat
Main takeaways:
– Major jump in pace
– Primary half-court focus is rim attacks from main threats
– Great minutes from Kevin Love off the bench
– 2-3 zone when Bam exits is a must
– Jimmy Butler in similar mode – 8:02 PM
Great first quarter for the Heat
Main takeaways:
– Major jump in pace
– Primary half-court focus is rim attacks from main threats
– Great minutes from Kevin Love off the bench
– 2-3 zone when Bam exits is a must
– Jimmy Butler in similar mode – 8:02 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of first quarter: Heat 41, 76ers 31. Heat offense thriving with 41 points on 68.2 percent shooting from the field and 6-of-10 shooting on threes. 12 assists on 15 made baskets.
Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler each with eight points. – 8:02 PM
End of first quarter: Heat 41, 76ers 31. Heat offense thriving with 41 points on 68.2 percent shooting from the field and 6-of-10 shooting on threes. 12 assists on 15 made baskets.
Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler each with eight points. – 8:02 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Heat going 10 deep with Haywood Highsmith and Duncan Robinson checking in during the final minute of the first quarter in a non-Jimmy/Bam lineup. – 8:01 PM
Heat going 10 deep with Haywood Highsmith and Duncan Robinson checking in during the final minute of the first quarter in a non-Jimmy/Bam lineup. – 8:01 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat 41, 76ers 31 after one. Adebayo and Butler with eight apiece for Heat. – 8:01 PM
Heat 41, 76ers 31 after one. Adebayo and Butler with eight apiece for Heat. – 8:01 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
And now a Haywood Highsmith sighting, for nine deep for the Heat, playing ahead of Victor Oladipo, Cody Zeller and Duncan Robinson, among others. – 7:59 PM
And now a Haywood Highsmith sighting, for nine deep for the Heat, playing ahead of Victor Oladipo, Cody Zeller and Duncan Robinson, among others. – 7:59 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Haywood Highsmith entering as a fourth reserve tonight after the Heat went with a short eight-man rotation in Detroit. – 7:59 PM
Haywood Highsmith entering as a fourth reserve tonight after the Heat went with a short eight-man rotation in Detroit. – 7:59 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
EMBIID DIDN’T EVEN LOOK AT THE BASKET 😳
(via @sixers)
pic.twitter.com/9ix15TdYl4 – 7:59 PM
EMBIID DIDN’T EVEN LOOK AT THE BASKET 😳
(via @sixers)
pic.twitter.com/9ix15TdYl4 – 7:59 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Heat’s zone doing things
As I said last game, my biggest takeaway:
Kevin Love at the 5 minutes need to be 2-3 zone – 7:59 PM
Heat’s zone doing things
As I said last game, my biggest takeaway:
Kevin Love at the 5 minutes need to be 2-3 zone – 7:59 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
if you thought the last one was good…get a load of this: pic.twitter.com/Q0RwynvkF6 – 7:57 PM
if you thought the last one was good…get a load of this: pic.twitter.com/Q0RwynvkF6 – 7:57 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Caleb finds Jimmy ahead of the pack for the slam
We’re up 27-23 with 3:04 left in Q1. Tune in on TNT 📺 pic.twitter.com/gvxigt91JS – 7:55 PM
Caleb finds Jimmy ahead of the pack for the slam
We’re up 27-23 with 3:04 left in Q1. Tune in on TNT 📺 pic.twitter.com/gvxigt91JS – 7:55 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kevin Love again enters for Bam Adebayo as the backup center. – 7:54 PM
Kevin Love again enters for Bam Adebayo as the backup center. – 7:54 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Heat need to play fast against this 76ers defense and this has been a good pace.
Also, slight rotation tweak with Caleb coming in ahead of Love. – 7:53 PM
Heat need to play fast against this 76ers defense and this has been a good pace.
Also, slight rotation tweak with Caleb coming in ahead of Love. – 7:53 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid’s already got 10 and 4, but Heat have started 11-of-18 from the floor to lead 27-23 late in the first. Miami is trying to stay out of the play-in tournament. – 7:52 PM
Embiid’s already got 10 and 4, but Heat have started 11-of-18 from the floor to lead 27-23 late in the first. Miami is trying to stay out of the play-in tournament. – 7:52 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Bam Adebayo already with eight points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field. Jimmy Butler with six points on 3-of-4 shooting from the field.
Heat leads 27-23. – 7:51 PM
Bam Adebayo already with eight points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field. Jimmy Butler with six points on 3-of-4 shooting from the field.
Heat leads 27-23. – 7:51 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
It seems strange seeing Caleb Martin and Jalen McDaniels guarding each other for separate teams. The 2019 draft seems like it only happened last week, time flies. pic.twitter.com/vrAeiXa8zJ – 7:50 PM
It seems strange seeing Caleb Martin and Jalen McDaniels guarding each other for separate teams. The 2019 draft seems like it only happened last week, time flies. pic.twitter.com/vrAeiXa8zJ – 7:50 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
We’re seeing Bam set a lot more screens for Jimmy Butler lately. – 7:48 PM
We’re seeing Bam set a lot more screens for Jimmy Butler lately. – 7:48 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Rivers goes with Danuel House Jr. and Jalen McDaniels in the first minutes off the bench. No Niang with the first group. – 7:47 PM
Rivers goes with Danuel House Jr. and Jalen McDaniels in the first minutes off the bench. No Niang with the first group. – 7:47 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
The 76ers are playing tonight to end the possibility of facing the Heat in the first round of the playoffs. You can see early on why they might want to do that. A 76ers win locks in 76ers-Nets in first round (as would a 76ers loss to Nets in Brooklyn on Sunday). – 7:46 PM
The 76ers are playing tonight to end the possibility of facing the Heat in the first round of the playoffs. You can see early on why they might want to do that. A 76ers win locks in 76ers-Nets in first round (as would a 76ers loss to Nets in Brooklyn on Sunday). – 7:46 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
As I’ve been saying: spam the Butler-Herro-Bam 3 man actions
Did you see that last possession? – 7:45 PM
As I’ve been saying: spam the Butler-Herro-Bam 3 man actions
Did you see that last possession? – 7:45 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Bam found his way to the rack 💪
We’re underway on TNT 📺 pic.twitter.com/evu1RO8Adp – 7:44 PM
Bam found his way to the rack 💪
We’re underway on TNT 📺 pic.twitter.com/evu1RO8Adp – 7:44 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat already 4 of 5 at the rim, finding some success getting downhill early on. – 7:41 PM
Heat already 4 of 5 at the rim, finding some success getting downhill early on. – 7:41 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
APG leader and PPG leader doing what they do best. 🤞 pic.twitter.com/mGcoASP8Jo – 7:39 PM
APG leader and PPG leader doing what they do best. 🤞 pic.twitter.com/mGcoASP8Jo – 7:39 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
TNT Broadcast didn’t waste any time…
“Harden, hobbled by an Achilles injury.” pic.twitter.com/NeMmnQHDUU – 7:38 PM
TNT Broadcast didn’t waste any time…
“Harden, hobbled by an Achilles injury.” pic.twitter.com/NeMmnQHDUU – 7:38 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Kicking off the national broadcast with the Butler-Strus handshake I see LOL – 7:33 PM
Kicking off the national broadcast with the Butler-Strus handshake I see LOL – 7:33 PM
Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
Back to back!
Game day from Philly!
Joining my guy @BCusterTV on the call for 76ers vs Heat! Back in the analyst seat, breaking it down on @espnradio, see ya there! 🏀🎤🤓
– 7:25 PM
Back to back!
Game day from Philly!
Joining my guy @BCusterTV on the call for 76ers vs Heat! Back in the analyst seat, breaking it down on @espnradio, see ya there! 🏀🎤🤓
– 7:25 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Tyrese Maxey out tonight for 76ers because of neck stiffness. Rest of 76ers regulars available. – 7:17 PM
Tyrese Maxey out tonight for 76ers because of neck stiffness. Rest of 76ers regulars available. – 7:17 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
DHouse l o a d i n g . . .
📱@SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/L9uSWNKkFj – 7:16 PM
DHouse l o a d i n g . . .
📱@SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/L9uSWNKkFj – 7:16 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Harden since returning from 4 game Achilles soreness absence.
Sixers could buy him a chunk of pre-playoff rest if they like.
1st halves:
pts: 49
fg%: 54.8
3pt%: 61.5
+ – 3
USG: 26.1%
TS%: 70.1
2nd halves:
pts: 20
fg%: 30.4
3pt%: 18.2
+- -8
USG: 20.1%
TS%: 40.4 – 7:08 PM
Harden since returning from 4 game Achilles soreness absence.
Sixers could buy him a chunk of pre-playoff rest if they like.
1st halves:
pts: 49
fg%: 54.8
3pt%: 61.5
+ – 3
USG: 26.1%
TS%: 70.1
2nd halves:
pts: 20
fg%: 30.4
3pt%: 18.2
+- -8
USG: 20.1%
TS%: 40.4 – 7:08 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers injury status for tonight’s game:
Melton and Tucker (right calf tightness for both) will both play.
Maxey (neck stiffness) is out.
Melton will start in Maxey’s place. – 7:07 PM
Sixers injury status for tonight’s game:
Melton and Tucker (right calf tightness for both) will both play.
Maxey (neck stiffness) is out.
Melton will start in Maxey’s place. – 7:07 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Unlike the last game against the Pistons when Strus had to guard Jalen Duren, he can at least hide on PJ Tucker tonight against the 76ers.
Something to watch: How soon does Miami send help when Embiid gets it down low vs Bam? – 7:07 PM
Unlike the last game against the Pistons when Strus had to guard Jalen Duren, he can at least hide on PJ Tucker tonight against the 76ers.
Something to watch: How soon does Miami send help when Embiid gets it down low vs Bam? – 7:07 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Tyrese Maxey (neck stiffness) is out tonight.
Starters: Harden-Melton-Tucker-Harris-Embiid – 7:07 PM
Tyrese Maxey (neck stiffness) is out tonight.
Starters: Harden-Melton-Tucker-Harris-Embiid – 7:07 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers :
Melton – Right calf tightness – Available
Tucker – Right calf tightness – Available
Maxey – Neck stiffness – OUT – 7:04 PM
#Sixers :
Melton – Right calf tightness – Available
Tucker – Right calf tightness – Available
Maxey – Neck stiffness – OUT – 7:04 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Tyrese Maxey (neck stiffness) is out and De’Anthony Melton will start tonight vs. the Heat. – 7:04 PM
Tyrese Maxey (neck stiffness) is out and De’Anthony Melton will start tonight vs. the Heat. – 7:04 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Despite being locked into No. 3 in East, 76ers rolling out their regulars, with Joel Embiid, P.J. Tucker, Tobias Harris, De’Anthony Melton and James Harden starting. – 7:04 PM
Despite being locked into No. 3 in East, 76ers rolling out their regulars, with Joel Embiid, P.J. Tucker, Tobias Harris, De’Anthony Melton and James Harden starting. – 7:04 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Heat sticking with Vincent, Herro, Butler, Strus and Bam.
allucanheat.com/2023/04/06/mia… – 7:03 PM
Heat sticking with Vincent, Herro, Butler, Strus and Bam.
allucanheat.com/2023/04/06/mia… – 7:03 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Tyrese Maxey is out for the Sixers tonight.
James Harden
De’Anthony Melton
Tobias Harris
PJ Tucker
Joel Embiid – 7:02 PM
Tyrese Maxey is out for the Sixers tonight.
James Harden
De’Anthony Melton
Tobias Harris
PJ Tucker
Joel Embiid – 7:02 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Orlando Robinson again inactive for Heat, with 16 available and only 15 allowed to be in uniform. Nikola Jovic (back spasms) the other Heat inactive. – 7:02 PM
Orlando Robinson again inactive for Heat, with 16 available and only 15 allowed to be in uniform. Nikola Jovic (back spasms) the other Heat inactive. – 7:02 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat again opening with Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Max Strus, Tyler Herro and Gabe Vincent. – 7:01 PM
Heat again opening with Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Max Strus, Tyler Herro and Gabe Vincent. – 7:01 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tonight’s starting five:
🔔 P.J. Tucker
🔔 @Tobias31
🔔 @JoelEmbiid
🔔 @DeAnthonyMelton
🔔 @JHarden13
👕 @alscouniforms pic.twitter.com/OdombWmv5S – 7:01 PM
tonight’s starting five:
🔔 P.J. Tucker
🔔 @Tobias31
🔔 @JoelEmbiid
🔔 @DeAnthonyMelton
🔔 @JHarden13
👕 @alscouniforms pic.twitter.com/OdombWmv5S – 7:01 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat going with the Vincent-Herro-Butler-Strus-Adebayo starting lineup for the second straight game tonight. – 7:00 PM
Heat going with the Vincent-Herro-Butler-Strus-Adebayo starting lineup for the second straight game tonight. – 7:00 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat’s Bam Adebayo adjusting to the defensive adjustments made against him. Erik Spoelstra: “Welcome to being game-planned against.” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, what’s stake for the Heat in tonight’s matchup vs. 76ers – 6:33 PM
Heat’s Bam Adebayo adjusting to the defensive adjustments made against him. Erik Spoelstra: “Welcome to being game-planned against.” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, what’s stake for the Heat in tonight’s matchup vs. 76ers – 6:33 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Injury report for tomorrow night’s game against Miami.
#DCAboveAll | @ChasenBoscolo pic.twitter.com/lEOPSWT7L0 – 6:25 PM
Injury report for tomorrow night’s game against Miami.
#DCAboveAll | @ChasenBoscolo pic.twitter.com/lEOPSWT7L0 – 6:25 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NBA – in NFL-type closing day style – will play all 15 games at 1 p.m. and 3:30 on Sunday, the final day of season.Heat-Magic will be on Bally Sports Sun at 1. ESPN, nationally, will carry Atlanta-Boston at 1 & Utah-Lakers at 3:30. Monday is off day, and 7-8 play-ins are Tuesday – 6:07 PM
NBA – in NFL-type closing day style – will play all 15 games at 1 p.m. and 3:30 on Sunday, the final day of season.Heat-Magic will be on Bally Sports Sun at 1. ESPN, nationally, will carry Atlanta-Boston at 1 & Utah-Lakers at 3:30. Monday is off day, and 7-8 play-ins are Tuesday – 6:07 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Spoelstra says biggest difference with 76ers improvement is the continuity of a season together. – 6:02 PM
Spoelstra says biggest difference with 76ers improvement is the continuity of a season together. – 6:02 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Doc Rivers wouldn’t tip his hand on if Maxey, Tucker or Melton will play other than saying he anticipates “most” will be available.
Also said the Sixers “don’t care” whether they face Brooklyn or Miami in the first round. Can lock Brooklyn in with a win tonight. – 6:00 PM
Doc Rivers wouldn’t tip his hand on if Maxey, Tucker or Melton will play other than saying he anticipates “most” will be available.
Also said the Sixers “don’t care” whether they face Brooklyn or Miami in the first round. Can lock Brooklyn in with a win tonight. – 6:00 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Bam Adebayo and Kyle Lowry are available tonight vs. 76ers. Only Heat player out is Nikola Jovic. – 5:59 PM
Bam Adebayo and Kyle Lowry are available tonight vs. 76ers. Only Heat player out is Nikola Jovic. – 5:59 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Kyle Lowry and Bam Adebayo are in tonight for Miami.
TBA on Melton, Maxey, Tucker for the Sixers. – 5:58 PM
Kyle Lowry and Bam Adebayo are in tonight for Miami.
TBA on Melton, Maxey, Tucker for the Sixers. – 5:58 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The MVP discussion brought up again, Rivers interjects, “The MVP is over. I said that already”, before going on to answer the question.
Says Embiid and Harden should be first-teamers because they play for the Sixers. – 5:56 PM
The MVP discussion brought up again, Rivers interjects, “The MVP is over. I said that already”, before going on to answer the question.
Says Embiid and Harden should be first-teamers because they play for the Sixers. – 5:56 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Doc Rivers on Joel
Embiid in MVP race emphatically says, “It’s over. That one is over.” – 5:55 PM
Doc Rivers on Joel
Embiid in MVP race emphatically says, “It’s over. That one is over.” – 5:55 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Asked about tonight’s result potentially impacting 76ers’ first-round playoff opponent, Doc Rivers says: “We don’t care. We don’t talk about it. It’s not our business. That’s between Miami and Brooklyn, not us.” – 5:53 PM
Asked about tonight’s result potentially impacting 76ers’ first-round playoff opponent, Doc Rivers says: “We don’t care. We don’t talk about it. It’s not our business. That’s between Miami and Brooklyn, not us.” – 5:53 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Doc Rivers said no emphasis tonight on beating Heat to lock in Nets in first round. – 5:52 PM
Doc Rivers said no emphasis tonight on beating Heat to lock in Nets in first round. – 5:52 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
for the city of #BrotherlyLove
@adidas pic.twitter.com/aCQDbKFksR – 5:51 PM
for the city of #BrotherlyLove
@adidas pic.twitter.com/aCQDbKFksR – 5:51 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
With Tyrese Maxey, PJ Tucker, and De’Anthony Melton questionable for tonight, Doc Rivers anticipates “most of them” will play. – 5:51 PM
With Tyrese Maxey, PJ Tucker, and De’Anthony Melton questionable for tonight, Doc Rivers anticipates “most of them” will play. – 5:51 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Rivers says he thinks “most” of their questionable guys (Maxey, Melton, Tucker) will play but does not specify who or what their chances are – 5:50 PM
Rivers says he thinks “most” of their questionable guys (Maxey, Melton, Tucker) will play but does not specify who or what their chances are – 5:50 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Doc Rivers says 76ers have a plan for final three games with No. 3 seed locked in. Looks like tonight against Heat will be with primary rotation. “Most of ‘em will play.” – 5:50 PM
Doc Rivers says 76ers have a plan for final three games with No. 3 seed locked in. Looks like tonight against Heat will be with primary rotation. “Most of ‘em will play.” – 5:50 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Delon Wright (non-Covid illness) is not listed on the injury report indicating he would be available for Wizards-Heat on Friday.
Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis, Monte Morris, and Deni Avdija remain out.
WUJ said Deni was improving but evidently not enough. – 5:47 PM
Delon Wright (non-Covid illness) is not listed on the injury report indicating he would be available for Wizards-Heat on Friday.
Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis, Monte Morris, and Deni Avdija remain out.
WUJ said Deni was improving but evidently not enough. – 5:47 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — Rabbit out of a hat on Easter? Heat have pulled such late-season personnel moves before. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:19 PM
From earlier — Rabbit out of a hat on Easter? Heat have pulled such late-season personnel moves before. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:19 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — ASK IRA: Has Heat’s Jimmy Butler assured himself of an All-NBA berth sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:18 PM
From earlier — ASK IRA: Has Heat’s Jimmy Butler assured himself of an All-NBA berth sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:18 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
For tomorrow’s game vs. Philadelphia:
De’Andre Hunter (bone bruise and muscle strain, left knee) is questionable. – 5:02 PM
For tomorrow’s game vs. Philadelphia:
De’Andre Hunter (bone bruise and muscle strain, left knee) is questionable. – 5:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid this season:
— 33.3 PPG | 10.2 RPG | 1.7 BPG
— Most PPG on 50+ FG% since MJ
— 1st in PPG this season
The most 50-point games in a season by a center since Kareem. pic.twitter.com/wksl6C23lY – 4:18 PM
Embiid this season:
— 33.3 PPG | 10.2 RPG | 1.7 BPG
— Most PPG on 50+ FG% since MJ
— 1st in PPG this season
The most 50-point games in a season by a center since Kareem. pic.twitter.com/wksl6C23lY – 4:18 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat’s Bam Adebayo adjusting to the defensive adjustments made against him. Erik Spoelstra: “Welcome to being game-planned against.” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, what’s at stake for the Heat tonight and other stuff – 4:02 PM
Heat’s Bam Adebayo adjusting to the defensive adjustments made against him. Erik Spoelstra: “Welcome to being game-planned against.” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, what’s at stake for the Heat tonight and other stuff – 4:02 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Despite already being locked into the East’s No. 3 playoff seed, it appears that the 76ers will play both Joel Embiid and James Harden vs. Heat tonight.
Only 76ers rotation players on 3:30 p.m. injury report are Maxey, Melton and Tucker, who are all questionable. – 3:38 PM
Despite already being locked into the East’s No. 3 playoff seed, it appears that the 76ers will play both Joel Embiid and James Harden vs. Heat tonight.
Only 76ers rotation players on 3:30 p.m. injury report are Maxey, Melton and Tucker, who are all questionable. – 3:38 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
eastern conference clash.
🎞 game film vs. celtics | @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/ELoaSvNkoh – 3:37 PM
eastern conference clash.
🎞 game film vs. celtics | @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/ELoaSvNkoh – 3:37 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Significant on-air talent change brewing in South Florida media. PLUS how UM Final Four ratings in Miami-Ft. Laud. compare with Dolphins, Heat. And RedZone update, Marlins’ creative TV plan, Heat TV, more media notes: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 3:32 PM
NEW: Significant on-air talent change brewing in South Florida media. PLUS how UM Final Four ratings in Miami-Ft. Laud. compare with Dolphins, Heat. And RedZone update, Marlins’ creative TV plan, Heat TV, more media notes: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 3:32 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Reminder: The 76ers are locked into the 3-seed ahead of their matchup with Miami tonight.
The Nets control their own destiny with one more win, but Philly has an opportunity to lock Brooklyn in as their first-round opponent, if that’s their preference, with a win tonight. – 3:13 PM
Reminder: The 76ers are locked into the 3-seed ahead of their matchup with Miami tonight.
The Nets control their own destiny with one more win, but Philly has an opportunity to lock Brooklyn in as their first-round opponent, if that’s their preference, with a win tonight. – 3:13 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
“Philly has made us tough. Philly has shown us what tough love is, but also to care. Once Philly loves you, you’re set.” – Maya and Kala Johnstone, @FoodchasersK
full feature: youtu.be/v2xgtZ69vcY
spirit of small business empowered by @legalzoom | World B. Free pic.twitter.com/VwZZxx667c – 3:01 PM
“Philly has made us tough. Philly has shown us what tough love is, but also to care. Once Philly loves you, you’re set.” – Maya and Kala Johnstone, @FoodchasersK
full feature: youtu.be/v2xgtZ69vcY
spirit of small business empowered by @legalzoom | World B. Free pic.twitter.com/VwZZxx667c – 3:01 PM
Ethan J. Skolnick @EthanJSkolnick
As part of our expansion of @5reasonssports, we will be creating more national NBA content to supplement our Miami Heat content.
If you have a knowledge of the entire league, particularly East rivals of Miami, and are comfortable on camera, reach out by DM. – 2:54 PM
As part of our expansion of @5reasonssports, we will be creating more national NBA content to supplement our Miami Heat content.
If you have a knowledge of the entire league, particularly East rivals of Miami, and are comfortable on camera, reach out by DM. – 2:54 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers locked into third seed, will face Brooklyn Nets in first round with victory over Miami Heat inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 2:39 PM
Sixers locked into third seed, will face Brooklyn Nets in first round with victory over Miami Heat inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 2:39 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Only good things and no bad things can happen if Joel Embiid and James Harden play tonight, right? 😳 – 2:06 PM
Only good things and no bad things can happen if Joel Embiid and James Harden play tonight, right? 😳 – 2:06 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tale of the tape.
🔒 @betwayusa | #GetItLocked pic.twitter.com/Y6kL3Mnora – 2:01 PM
tale of the tape.
🔒 @betwayusa | #GetItLocked pic.twitter.com/Y6kL3Mnora – 2:01 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Last season @Bam Adebayo fell short of a well-deserved Defensive Player of the Year award due to missed time with a hand injury, this season he’s among the league leaders in minutes played and he’s used every one of them to make his case 🏆
The Case // @Kia pic.twitter.com/8f1mPAtCyy – 1:44 PM
Last season @Bam Adebayo fell short of a well-deserved Defensive Player of the Year award due to missed time with a hand injury, this season he’s among the league leaders in minutes played and he’s used every one of them to make his case 🏆
The Case // @Kia pic.twitter.com/8f1mPAtCyy – 1:44 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: Play-In, playoff, Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are dangerous. “We can beat anybody”, Butler said sports.yahoo.com/jimmy-butlers-… – 1:42 PM
New for @YahooSports: Play-In, playoff, Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are dangerous. “We can beat anybody”, Butler said sports.yahoo.com/jimmy-butlers-… – 1:42 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Bam Adebayo upgraded from questionable to probable for tonight’s game in Philadelphia. Kyle Lowry remains questionable. – 1:32 PM
Bam Adebayo upgraded from questionable to probable for tonight’s game in Philadelphia. Kyle Lowry remains questionable. – 1:32 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Bam Adebayo (quad) has been upgraded to probable for Heat tonight in Philadelphia. – 1:31 PM
Bam Adebayo (quad) has been upgraded to probable for Heat tonight in Philadelphia. – 1:31 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
With Jaden Springer set to go after a G League title tonight with the Blue Coats, his team see a bright future for him #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/02/six… via @SixersWire – 1:31 PM
With Jaden Springer set to go after a G League title tonight with the Blue Coats, his team see a bright future for him #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/02/six… via @SixersWire – 1:31 PM