Without Joel Embiid (foot), Sixers thump Heat

Tyrese Maxey, who was inserted into the starting lineup in place of injured star Joel Embiid, finished with game-highs of 27 points and seven assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 119-96 win over the host Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

Philadelphia improved to 9-4 this season without Embiid, who sat out with a sore left foot. Embiid ranks second in the NBA with a 33.0 scoring average.

The 76ers, who snapped a two-