Heat vs. 76ers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Miami Heat (47-25) play against the Philadelphia 76ers (27-27) at Wells Fargo Center

Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Monday March 21, 2022

Miami Heat 106, Philadelphia 76ers 113 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers wing Furkan Korkmaz: ‘It feels great’ pic.twitter.com/cfj5iD5mnr – 10:26 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Christian Wood tonight:
39 PTS
10 REB
14-18 FG
8-9 3P
He joins James Harden (5x) as the only Rockets ever with 35+ points, 10+ rebounds, 8+ threes in a game. pic.twitter.com/WMA4A009nQ – 10:25 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers stun the East-leading Heat, even without Joel Embiid and James Harden inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 10:23 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers forward Tobias Harris: ‘We need those two guys out there, for sure’ – 10:23 PM James Harden @JHarden13
the Guys! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/J1MBW6CCG7 – 10:22 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers forward Tobias Harris on winning shorthanded vs # Heat: pic.twitter.com/5OyqiNuRje – 10:21 PM Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Tre Mann’s 35 points are a Thunder rookie record.
More than Russell Westbrook.
More than James Harden.
More than Poku. – 10:20 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Heat 3 point shooting tonight, not named Kyle Lowry or Caleb Martin:
2 of 20 – 10:18 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
“I’m always going to have fun. I get to wake up in the morning and play basketball for a living. It’s a beautiful thing, I thank the lord every single day, every single night, and every single time before I step on the court.” — Maxey – 10:18 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers stun the East-leading Heat, even without Joel Embiid and James Harden inquirer.com/sixers/philade… via @phillyinquirer – 10:18 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Christian Wood has 39 points and 8 threes, about four of them just heat check heaves. He can’t miss. – 10:18 PM Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Initial observations here on the Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey-led, unlikely win over the Heat:
nbcsports.com/philadelphia/s… – 10:17 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
28 PTS | 5 REB | 4 AST
as @GeorgesNiang said: “@Tyrese Maxey for president!”
🎥 presented by @PALottery pic.twitter.com/MEhfzVyC1u – 10:16 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey on the joy he shows on the court:
“I get to wake up every morning and play basketball for a living. It’s a beautiful thing.” – 10:16 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Doc just compared tonight’s win over the Heat to the Sixers’ November win in Denver without Embiid and a November win in Sacramento when four starters were out (five if you include Simmons). I’d add the January OT win against Memphis — the last time Embiid sat out a game. – 10:15 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Maxey says Harden was texting the team words of encouragement throughout the game. – 10:15 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers Tyrese Maxey on the ability to win when shorthanded: pic.twitter.com/bUJitzDh4d – 10:14 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey on his game-sealing block tonight:
“I thought, either he’s going to dunk on me today, or I’m going to get this block. It was one or the other.”
🤷🏻‍😂 – 10:12 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Asked about his own performance, Tyrese Maxey pointed to the stat sheet and forwarded the credit to Shake, Millsap, and other teammates who stepped up. – 10:12 PM Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Tyrese Maxey shared that Doc Rivers began his pregame speech by saying he was “still salty” about last night. Maxey says Rivers told the Sixers they’d beat the Heat and emphasized playing together. – 10:11 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey on knocking off the East-leading #Heat despite Embiid and Harden not playing: pic.twitter.com/uEHlFqEfV4 – 10:11 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey on hearing “Maxey” chants and his standing ovation in the fourth quarter tonight:
“Philly is different.” – 10:10 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra on Miami’s defense tonight:
“We pride ourselves on that side of the floor, and they didn’t really feel us at all in that first half.”
“We just really struggled to contain them off the dribble.” – 10:09 PM Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Tyrese Maxey says he can’t take “any credit” for tonight and shouts out his teammates for helping the #Sixers get the win – 10:09 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
#HEATPlayoffPush pic.twitter.com/nnaEkHFkcV – 10:08 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Doc Rivers on @Tyrese Maxey:
“He’s just not scared. He’s so comfortable in the moment.
He’s put so much work into his game. The more work you put in, the more confident you are – I think that’s a great testimony for Tyrese Maxey.” – 10:06 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers coach Doc Rivers on Tyrese Maxey: ‘He’s just not scared (at crunch time).’ – 10:06 PM Georges Niang @GeorgesNiang20
TYRESE MFN MAXEY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!! – 10:05 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers coach Doc Rivers on Tyrese Maxey, who scored 13 of his team-high 28 points in the fourth quarter: pic.twitter.com/V7gaXr7yQ9 – 10:03 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers coach Doc Rivers on Shake Milton (season-high 20 points) tonight: pic.twitter.com/9RSu8UyBFU – 10:02 PM Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
that Maxey 4th was something else, topped off by… pic.twitter.com/95GcpK7XAX – 10:02 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Doc Rivers says his assistant coaches were shocked when he called on Furkan Korkmaz as 1 of the guys off the bench tonight #Sixers – 10:01 PM John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Lots of random night in the NBA vibes, but if I’m Miami I’m a bit troubled by how much Herro-hunting went on and how successful it was. – 9:59 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat crumble to 113-106 loss against 76ers team lacking Embiid, Harden. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 9:59 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Takeaways and details from Heat’s loss to 76ers team missing Joel Embiid and James Harden miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:59 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Tyrese Maxey, dealing with foul trouble and the absence of his outside touch early, shrugged it all off to score an improbable Sixers win over the Heat. A joy to watch him develop over these last two years phillyvoice.com/instant-observ… – 9:57 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
not how we wanted to start the week pic.twitter.com/rIpIiyuf14 – 9:55 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
One of the most absurd back-to-backs ever but not shocking if you have been watching the entire season. Never seen a team have so many inexplicable losses and inexplicable wins.
Sixers beat Miami, 113-106. They are 44-27. Shake Milton kept them afloat, Tyrese Maxey ended it. – 9:54 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
You got decently efficient Jimmy Butler and aggressive Kyle Lowry
Offense was ugly at times but that’s not what lost them this one
It was the late game attacks Philly put on Herro and others, but mostly the lazy close outs all game
Far from a good defensive performance – 9:54 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
PLAY THE SONG!
🪙 @Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/EGJn5XqqEs – 9:53 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Sixers 113, Heat 106. Philly moves to within two in the loss column of Miami for first in the East, and wins without its two stars after losing last night here to Toronto without Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby. Pretty wild back-to-back. – 9:53 PM Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Philadelphia beats Miami without Embiid and Harden.
The top of the East will look like this in the morning…a virtual three-way tie for 2nd.
Miami 47-25 —
Philadelphia 44-27 2 1/2
Milwaukee 44-27 2 1/2
BOSTON 45-28 2 1/2 – 9:53 PM Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The two best FT-shooting games in Heat history …
3/24/93 — 30 for 30 at Boston
3/21/22 — 20 for 20 at Philadelphia
Heat lost both games.
Moral of the story: Free throws are the devil, I guess. – 9:52 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#NBA column: The #Sixers are trying to figure out how to maximize James Harden on the court when Joel Embiid is out of the game and vice versa as they head toward the playoffs: https://t.co/99ZxLMnq0r #76ers pic.twitter.com/WHTnXlY4xv – 9:52 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Jimmy Butler is 3-31 (9.7%) from three since February. pic.twitter.com/7rEjCyfXc0 – 9:52 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙏 𝘾𝙃𝙀𝘾𝙆.
SIXERS WIN!!! pic.twitter.com/W8NymwhF6u – 9:52 PM Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
James Harden ducking the Heat game only for Tyrese Maxey to beat the Heat is peak James Harden. – 9:51 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey tonight:
28 PTS
5 REB
4 AST
9-15 fg
7-7 FT
1 huge smile
The @Philadelphia 76ers win, 113-106. – 9:51 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Winderman’s view: The collective yawn of “We’re No.1” plus other Heat-76ers thoughts. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 9:51 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Tyrese Maxey tonight:
28 PTS
9-15 FG
3-7 3P
1 Clutch BLK
Sixers win vs the Heat without Embiid and Harden. pic.twitter.com/AS4n1EeDyI – 9:51 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
🚨New Piece🚨
Five Takeaways from Heat’s Loss to the 76ers
⁦@5ReasonsSports⁩ fivereasonssports.com/news/five-take… – 9:51 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
FINAL: 76ers 113, Heat 106. Philadelphia wins despite playing on the second night of back-to-back without both Embiid and Harden. – 9:50 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The Sixers, without Joel Embiid (back) and James Harden (hamstring) beat the Miami Heat (at full strength) on the second night of a back-to-back by a score of 113-106 to improve to 44-27 and pull to within 2.5 games of the top seed in the East with 11 left to play.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ – 9:50 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Last night: Shorthanded Raptors beat full-strength Sixers.
Tonight: Shorthanded Sixers beat full-strength Heat.
Because of course!
Sixers win 113-106. Up next: The last West trip of the season to Lakers, Clippers and Suns. We’ve got 11 games to go. – 9:50 PM John Hollinger @johnhollinger
So @Rich Hoffman says “no way they get this ball inbounds” … he was right, on cue Sixers turn it over … but Maxey makes incredible block to save a pick-six bucket, and likely ends this one. – 9:50 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Tyrese Maxey is tough – 9:49 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tyrese Maxey now with 28 points and a chasedown block. Quite a performance from the second-year guard tonight. – 9:49 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Going to be a virtual tie for 2/3/4 in the East after tonight.
This is the kind of upset that could get Philly the two seed: No Embiid, no Harden, still beat a full-strength Heat.
Also, Miami… ugh. – 9:49 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD’s night:
37 points, 15-for-23 from the field, nine rebounds, eight assists in 38 minutes.
Nice win for the Nets who get Kyrie back for the next couple games — in Memphis and Miami. – 9:49 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Last 3 minutes of this crunch time is literally just a Maxey highlight reel. – 9:49 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey with the game-sealing block against the No. 1 team in the East.
Just like they drew it up. – 9:49 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
DEFENSE?! OFFENSE?!
@Tyrese Maxey DOES IT ALL! – 9:48 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
They are the single worst late-game inbounding team in the history of the sport.
And yet, Maxey saves them. – 9:48 PM Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
Tyrese Maxey is the Most Improved Player. Guy wasn’t even in the playoff rotation for a team starving for any sort of depth last season – 9:48 PM Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
NBA scoring race update:
Entering Monday
1. Embiid: 29.83
2. LeBron: 29.81
3. Giannis: 29.80
LeBron scores 38
After Monday
1. LeBron: 29.96
2. Embiid: 29.83
3. Giannis: 29.80
At 37, LeBron would be the oldest scoring champ in NBA history. – 9:47 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! pic.twitter.com/PccnZcsk9s – 9:46 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
all the angles on this play. pic.twitter.com/KTNqwMYasa – 9:45 PM John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Embiid going nutters on sideline as Maxey hits another. “MAX-EY” chants raining down. What a wild night. – 9:45 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
JOEL EMBIID, HIS BIGGEST FAN. 🥺 pic.twitter.com/tK4PKnzkBo – 9:45 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
“MAXEY!” chants are ringing through Wells Fargo Center. He’s up to 28 points after that last bomb. – 9:45 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Maxey should throw up a Steph Curry logo shot just to see what happens. – 9:45 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The narrative a week ago about Embiid’s level of help (or lack thereof) sure was funny. – 9:44 PM John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Maxey isos for a stepback 3, now up to 22 points. Sixers, without Embiid or Harden, closing in on an improbable win over full-strength Heat. This could end up huge in battle for 2-3-4 in East. – 9:43 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Tyler Herro just getting eaten alive this entire fourth quarter – 9:42 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
No Joel Embiid, no James Harden … but a lot of Tyrese Maxey for the Philadelphia 76ers tonight.
10 points in the fourth quarter, 25 in the game, and Philly is on the verge of doing to Miami what Toronto did to it last night. – 9:42 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
The one common thread of these super undermanned Sixers performances: Tyrese Maxey going insane.
Took him a little while tonight, but he got there. – 9:42 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Great attack by Butler to draw the foul
Followed that up with a pick and pop for three
Maxey three on the other end
Yeah…. – 9:42 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Tyrese Maxey. Step-back. Bang.
Sixers lead 109-101 with 1:34 to play and are on the verge of beating the East-leading Heat without Embiid and Harden. – 9:42 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
TYRESE. MAXEY. – 9:42 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat trailing 109-101 with 1:34 to play. 76ers playing without Embiid and Harden. – 9:41 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
LET’S HEAR YA, SOUTH PHILLY! pic.twitter.com/kVikSofdUD – 9:41 PM John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Officials going to monitor to review whether benching Paul Reed counts as a hostile act. – 9:38 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Shake Milton leads the Sixers in getting hit in vulnerable parts of the body this season. – 9:38 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
that’s tuff, @Tobias Harris. 😤 pic.twitter.com/C7BbRZ0855 – 9:37 PM Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Spo might want to go to an all-defense lineup to close.
His defenders are scoring (Lowry, Butler and Bam are Miami’s top three scorers)
Offensive specialists (Herro, Strus, Robinson) are slumping and 76ers are attacking them at every opportunity. – 9:37 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Do the Bulls have a DeAndre Jordan type they could put in? – 9:36 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers are outrebounding the #Heat, 42-33. That’s one reason they lead by 4 with 3:30 to go. – 9:36 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
A roaring ovation for Tobias Harris, who forces Miami to call timeout after Harris’ latest bucket.
The Harden-and-Embiid-less @Philadelphia 76ers lead, 103-99 with 3:30 to play. – 9:36 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
FOURTH QUARTER FURK:
🔘 ON
OFF pic.twitter.com/udXAaapiJp – 9:35 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Tyler Herro clearly getting picked on defensively
But when it’s not just one guy doing it, hard to predict a double – 9:35 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tobias Harris with a tough bucket and Philadelphia has a 103-99 lead with 3:30 to go. This is madness. #Sixers – 9:35 PM John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Man, Sixers have gone right at Herro this 4th quarter. Harris bucket puts them up 103-99. – 9:35 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Going down the stretch with @Danny Leroux for MIA/PHI. Ask a question using #NBAStrategyStream and join us LIVE on League Pass for in-depth analysis and stats https://t.co/MjU2fyyCo1 pic.twitter.com/uqpq39Gy5O – 9:35 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Different possessions, same outcome 🔨 pic.twitter.com/kfAFopqyID – 9:34 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Watching Matisse Thybulle cheer for his friend Furkan Korkmaz on the bench can restore faith in humanity 🥺
Korkmaz: 18 PTS / 7-11 fg / 4-7 3fg so far – 9:34 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Rese doing unreal things…per usual. pic.twitter.com/ffisWIsG3k – 9:31 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Two plays in the playbook the past three or so minutes: iso at Herro, pick-and-roll at DeAndre.
Not a ton of stops either way. – 9:30 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
This pick and roll dissection from Tyler Herro right now is really something
Bam Adebayo patiently rolling as well on the other end – 9:30 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The Heat are exploiting DeAndre Jordan quite badly right now. – 9:30 PM StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron career stats by team
Cavs (1st stint):
27.8 PPG
7.0 RPG
7.0 APG
56.2 TS%
Heat:
26.9 PPG
7.6 RPG
6.7 APG
62.2 TS%
Cavs (2nd stint):
26.1 PPG
7.7 RPG
8.0 APG
60.2 TS%
Lakers:
26.9 PPG
8.0 RPG
8.3 APG
59.5 TS%
If all 4 played King of Court, who would win? pic.twitter.com/tzvFSJaGlV – 9:28 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Tyler Herro’s ninth point moved him past Dwyane Wade’s Heat single-season record for bench points, of 1,028 in 2018-19. – 9:28 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
This game answers a lot about rotations questions:
Caleb Martin is a lock
Morris and Dedmon will switch off not only series by series, but game by game
Strus is situational, and when he’s off like this, it bleeds into defensive issues that we’re seeing – 9:26 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
born & raised 🏡 pic.twitter.com/EGmtjydwK1 – 9:25 PM Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Watch today’s cast for Heat/Sixers live on League Pass! Ask a question using #NBAStrategyStream — answering your questions during breaks with @Nate Duncan https://t.co/Sdzrq76Qfl pic.twitter.com/dyQRihfMS8 – 9:25 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Caleb Martin does not miss threes anymore, in case you’re wondering. – 9:24 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Shake Milton didn’t even take a shot 3 games in a row. He’s up to 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists tonight. #Sixers – 9:23 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
have yourself a DAY, @Shake Milton! pic.twitter.com/2ZxOdoYzZf – 9:23 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Shake Milton’s 20 points tonight (thus far) tie his season-high. – 9:23 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
Shake Milton is rolling for the #Sixers. He has 20 points in 25 minutes. – 9:22 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
We’re getting a glimpse of Kyle Lowry in the real season
When the pull up 3 is there, he takes it – 9:22 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
Paul Reed is about to come in for #Sixers – 9:22 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Paul Reed is at the scorer’s table. – 9:21 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin feel like the only two guys who aren’t a step too slow – 9:20 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
I know there’s a lot of focus on the Sixers playing without Joel Embiid and James Harden, but you can’t forget that Miami’s missing Gabe Vincent. He kills the Sixers. – 9:19 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
One quarter remains. pic.twitter.com/9MFkvm2iEN – 9:19 PM John Hollinger @johnhollinger
End of 3, Sixers lead Miami 80-78. Jedi 3-point defense helping, but several Sixers role players legitimately playing well tonight. Heat bench, conversely, has been kind of a dud. – 9:18 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Gutsy effort from the @Philadelphia 76ers thus far. They lead Miami, 80-78, headed to Q4.
Maxey: 15 PTS / 4 AST
Niang: 13 PTS / 4 REB
Korkmaz: 13 PTS / 5 REB
Harris: 9 PTS / 5 REB / 4 AST
Milton: 12 PTS / 5 REB / 5 AST – 9:18 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
into the 4th we go!
🪙 @Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/hlSVbLKcMN – 9:18 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Games like this show that the weight of the offense heavily lies on Butler and Herro
If one aren’t playing at a certain level, there are glaring holes – 9:18 PM Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
* @LeBron James came in tied with Embiid and Giannis for the scoring lead, and shoots past them both with 38 points at CLE on:
13 of 18 in the paint
17 of 25 from two
0 for 4 from 3
4 for 4 at the FT line – 9:17 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 80, Heat 78 at the end of the third. Felt for a minute like the Heat were going to start pulling away a bit, but Sixers keep hanging around. Maxey with 15 points and 4 assists. Niang and Korkmaz both with 13. After rebounding was issue last night, Sixers have 36-29 edge. – 9:17 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
OKAY SHAKE! 💪 pic.twitter.com/Y9P8vfTKfn – 9:17 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Somehow, some way, Philadelphia holds an 80-78 lead over the No. 1 seed in the East after 3 quarters with no Joel Embiid or James Harden. Give credit to Furkan Korkmaz. He’s been very good tonight. #Sixers – 9:16 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of third quarter: 76ers 80, Heat 78. Jimmy Butler with 25 points and Bam Adebayo with 16 points. But 76ers outscoring the Heat 36-18 on threes. – 9:16 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
76ers 80, Heat 78 going in fourth. Neither team has led by more than six. Butler with 25 in Heat return. – 9:16 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat a perfect 20 of 20 at the free-throw line with the help of an 11-of- 11 night from Jimmy Butler. But Heat also shooting just 6 of 23 (26.1 percent) on threes. – 9:15 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
If you are looking for good play-by-play of MIA/PHI, check out the #NBAStrategyStream live on League Pass! Taking your questions during breaks with @Danny Leroux, send yours in using #NBAStrategyStream https://t.co/MjU2fyyCo1 pic.twitter.com/pTEFK0Vw7s – 9:15 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Jimmy was waiting for that pass pic.twitter.com/i7NtElLoKZ – 9:13 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Butler working Maxey down in the post as Tucker sits in the opposite dunker spot is far from good spacing – 9:06 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Maxey has four fouls now after getting called for the charge there. Sixers are trailing 70-69 with about five to play in the third. – 9:05 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Tisse triple! pic.twitter.com/f026zM8nDn – 9:03 PM Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
We’re live for Heat/Sixers! On the call with @Nate Duncan — submit your questions using #NBAStrategyStream https://t.co/Sdzrq7or6T pic.twitter.com/roOqL7BY1I – 9:00 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
Georges Niang (13 points) is 8 rebounds and 9 assists from a triple-double. – 8:59 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat seemingly will very much need the type of bench boost Tyler Herro was unable to provide in the first half. – 8:59 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Heat has just six shots at the rim tonight. Low number, especially considering Joel Embiid is not playing.
But Heat also has drawn 18 free throws. So there’s that. – 8:59 PM John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Kevin Cutler does not like Duncan Robinson contesting alleyoops. #analysis – 8:58 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
That recovery from Bam Adebayo is wild on the block – 8:57 PM Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tre Mann with the rare in-rhythm heat check. He’s 6 for 6 from three now. – 8:53 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
On the call for MIA/PHI with @Danny Leroux, send in your questions using #NBAStrategyStream https://t.co/MjU2fyyCo1 pic.twitter.com/1OJq3bkYXk – 8:45 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
it didn’t count but we’re posting it anyway 🥲 pic.twitter.com/kzq7uwLhQV – 8:38 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Bam’s buzzer beater was so close to counting 😩 pic.twitter.com/HH4mPz0NjI – 8:37 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers lead the Heat at halftime, 57-56. Really good stuff from Niang, Korkmaz and Milton.
Have no idea how they’ll do from here, but we’ve seen this performance a bunch this year. Well outmanned, they just kinda spread the floor and drive and kick to punch above their weight. – 8:36 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Bam Adebayo with a miraculous triple from way downtown at the buzzer, hit it won’t count. The ball was still in his hands when the red lights came on. Philly with a surprising 57-56 lead at the half despite being so shorthanded. #Sixers – 8:35 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Sixers 57, Heat 56. Admirable effort so far from the shorthanded Sixers, who have 27 bench points and have forced 8 Miami turnovers for 12 points. Niang with 13 on 5-of-8 shooting. Korkmaz 10-3-2 on 4-of-4 from the floor. Butler has 15-4-4 for Miami. – 8:35 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
fighting for this!
🪙@Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/D7brsBVlrU – 8:34 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler with 15-4-4 at the half
He’s been it so far
Duncan Robinson has actually been responsible for the majority of Miami’s better first half looks, which ties into the overplaying on and off the ball – 8:34 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Lots of basketball yet to be played tonight. But so far, a very impressive effort from the @Philadelphia 76ers on both ends of the floor.
Without Embiid and Harden, they lead, 57-56 at half.
Niang: 13 PTS
Korkmaz: 10 PTS / 4-4 fg / 2-2 3fg
Milton: 9 PTS / 3 REB / 5 AST
Maxey: 8 PTS / 2 AST – 8:34 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Halftime: 76ers 57, Heat 56. Jimmy Butler with 15 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Bam Adebayo three at the halftime buzzer was late and did not count. 76ers playing without Joel Embiid and James Harden. – 8:34 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat know they have to do more in second half. Can 76ers without Embiid and Harden do more? 76ers 57, Heat 56 at intermission. Butler with 15 for Heat, Lowry 11. Niang 13 for 76ers. (Adebayo 3 just after buzzer.) – 8:33 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Paul Reed is set to check in with 1 minute to go in the first half. – 8:31 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
3 triples for Kyle so far 👌 pic.twitter.com/BIwiRc1aWY – 8:31 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Paul Millsap. no 🧢. pic.twitter.com/NAh1X752bz – 8:30 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Kyle Lowry taking that shot opens up every one of Miami’s actions
Aggressive tonight – 8:26 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
Nine quality first-half minutes for Furkan Korkmaz (10 points on 4-for-4 shooting, 3 rebounds, 2 assists). #Sixers – 8:26 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kyle Lowry shooting the three without hesitation tonight. He already has 11 points on six shots (five of them threes). – 8:26 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Lowry feeling at home with the 3-pointer tonight (3 of 5). – 8:25 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
pays to wait. pic.twitter.com/4OJedc7h55 – 8:24 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Short-handed 76ers shooting 7 of 16 on threes and lead 47-42. – 8:22 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Caleb Martin looks like the only one playing at his usual speed on both ends – 8:20 PM Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Love how Kyle Lowry is willingly stepping into 3s coming off screens. – 8:19 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Tyler Herro struggling a bit right now, but just as simple as missing shots
He’s gotten the looks that he is used to
Seems like Philly’s getting comfortable funneling the ball handlers in
Gotta start pulling from deep when it’s there out of high PnR – 8:16 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Have seen enough. Convinced of Korkmaz at backup center. – 8:16 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Furkan Korkmaz’ first 6 mins (!) tonight:
10 PTS / 4-4 fg / 2-2 3fg / 2 REB / 2 AST – 8:15 PM John Hollinger @johnhollinger
(Checks to see when Korkmaz is Supermax-eligible) – 8:15 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
For his 1st real minutes in a long time, Furkan Korkmaz is playing very well. He’s up to 10 points and that triple gives Philadelphia a 42-39 lead. Timeout Erik Spoelstra. #Sixers – 8:15 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Watch MIA/PHI with me and @Danny Leroux live on League Pass and send in your questions using #NBAStrategyStream https://t.co/MjU2fyQdMB pic.twitter.com/jXQouc4vc5 – 8:15 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
DJam. 🔨 pic.twitter.com/6Rimle96Hq – 8:14 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
whole lotta Green. 💸 pic.twitter.com/wa2o9Ul1QH – 8:10 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
First 12 pic.twitter.com/G847c3mSsy – 8:07 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
12 down.
🪙@Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/m5aMNYj45q – 8:05 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Turkish Air Flight 30 ready for takeoff! 🛫 pic.twitter.com/rxLHYikuvv – 8:05 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Heat 32, Sixers 26 at the end of the first. Shorthanded Sixers are hanging in there, but that foul on Butler outside the three-point arc right before the buzzer was not ideal. Maxey has 8 points on 3-of-7 shooting. Milton with 7 points and 3 rebounds. – 8:05 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Usually during games where you can sense the team coasting, this second unit gives them the boost
I’ve really liked the Martin-Morris combo on both ends
That PnR between Herro and Butler sums it up
3 spacers means decisions on the coverage, leaving an open Butler dive – 8:05 PM Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Watch Heat/Sixers with me and @Nate Duncan live on League Pass and send in your questions using #NBAStrategyStream https://t.co/Sdzrq7or6T pic.twitter.com/2YhWNwhXha – 8:05 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of first quarter: Heat 32, 76ers 26. Jimmy Butler with 10 points, three rebounds and four assists. – 8:04 PM John Hollinger @johnhollinger
An *extremely* questionable 3-shot foul called on Milton at end of first quarter but Sixers opt not to challenge. Jimmy Butler grifts three points and a 32-26 Heat lead after 1. – 8:04 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat 32, 76ers 26 going into second. Butler with 10 points for Heat. An early Markieff Morris-at-center sighting. – 8:04 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Shake Milton having one of those y’all need to play me more games. The reserve guard has seven points on 3-5 shooting. The Sixers trail 29-26 with 0.9 seconds left in the first quarter. – 8:03 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Caleb Martin is shooting 40.7 percent on threes this season. – 8:02 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
After going scoreless in 3 straight games, Shake Milton has 7 points here in the opening quarter off the bench. I know somebody has to score in a game with no Joel Embiid or James Harden, but this is a good sign. #Sixers – 8:02 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Heat again using a Markieff Morris-Caleb Martin frontcourt early. – 8:00 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Tyler sent his defender to Jersey 💨 pic.twitter.com/574s1Hox0V – 7:59 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers only down 2 (22-20) to #Heat late in 1st quarter. Maxey leads way with 8 points. Millsap provided some decent minutes at center to start the game. – 7:59 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Furkan Korkmaz sighting. – 7:59 PM Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Look out, here comes DeAndre Jordan. – 7:59 PM John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Millsap and Jordan have played all the center minutes so far. Related question: At what point in this game would I be considered a political prisoner? – 7:58 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jimmy Butler up to five points, three rebounds and three assists in the first nine minutes. – 7:57 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
would you like some 🍟 with that Shake? pic.twitter.com/cKwjlyMNBK – 7:57 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Furkan Korkmaz is getting set to check in. With the team shorthanded, this is his opportunity to make a case that he deserves to be back in the rotation. #Sixers – 7:56 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Max Strus about to enter. This will be Strus’ 100th regular-season appearance. – 7:56 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Y’all need to watch Tyler Herro off the ball that entire possession
Just elite level spacing and screening before the cut – 7:55 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Watch today’s cast for MIA/PHI live on League Pass! Ask a question using #NBAStrategyStream, answering your questions during breaks with @Danny Leroux https://t.co/MjU2fyyCo1 pic.twitter.com/E0JIdA9UiZ – 7:55 PM John Hollinger @johnhollinger
DeAndre Jordan checks in for Millsap, giving Philly four extra inches of washed at the 5. – 7:54 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Bam won that battle 💪 pic.twitter.com/9pxfzKUYSF – 7:54 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
DeAndre Jordan is getting earlier run than normal after Millsap started the game. If you would have told me in January that those two guys would be playing for the Sixers, I…would not have believed you. – 7:54 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
An earlier substitution than Joel Embiid would normally get (so maybe there’s more?), but the Sixers’ center rotation to start the game is Paul Millsap and DeAndre Jordan. – 7:54 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Pretty amazing Miami has had the season it has – leading the East – with its starting five having played in 40 percent of its games (including tonight). Heat coach Erik Spoelstra should be one of the frontrunners for Coach of the Year this season. – 7:51 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kyle Lowry called for his second foul with 5:31 left in the first quarter. No Gabe Vincent or Victor Oladipo tonight. – 7:50 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Second foul on Lowry with 5:31 left in first and Heat without Gabe Vincent. – 7:50 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
The defensive combo of Bam Adebayo and PJ Tucker isn’t discussed enough
Watching the way they switch, and win, every two player combo that attacks them is just wild to watch
It’s been all season, but even noticed against lesser talent – 7:50 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
G3ORGES! pic.twitter.com/BZzNAe5t59 – 7:47 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Great defensive start for Paul Millsap. He forced a turnover on Bam Adebayo and he blocked Jimmy Butler on his layup attempt. #Sixers – 7:47 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
🔔Lilly🔔
@TISSOT | #WorldDownSyndromeDay 💙 pic.twitter.com/258SQBgjPm – 7:47 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
On our second @FrontOfficeShow of the day @Trevor_Lane & I talk a bunch of the latest news. We get into Beal to Miami?, Jerami Grant to Portland?, Zion done for the year? and more! Watch, like and subscribe below. We’re closing in on 17K on our way to 20K!
youtu.be/s34dftO9lpY – 7:47 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
This Philly team is so consistently worried about Duncan every time they see him
That said, Miami has to work backside actions to counter the overplay
It happens every time these two teams play – 7:46 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Tobias Harris has obviously taken a backseat since Harden’s arrival. They’ll need him to be a go-to scorer to have a chance tonight, and got inside early for the finish. – 7:42 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Game time. 🕢
Tune in https://t.co/AGxmQuEvHR pic.twitter.com/cZxtSHUZmz – 7:41 PM Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
On the call for Heat/Sixers with @Nate Duncan! Send in your questions using #NBAStrategyStream https://t.co/Sdzrq76Qfl pic.twitter.com/xIGF1ds5h7 – 7:40 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The commitment to Meek Mill at 76ers home games is impressive. – 7:39 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from Barclays. Nets-Jazz about to tip. Brooklyn down to 10 guys and just two true bigs in Griffin and Claxton with Drummond sick. Big week for the Nets. Three playoff teams in Utah, Memphis and Miami. Updates to come. – 7:36 PM Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Miami Dolphins live free agency blog: What nine of the team’s new players said Monday: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 7:36 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
We’re live for Heat/Sixers! On the call with @Danny Leroux, submit your questions using #NBAStrategyStream https://t.co/MjU2fyyCo1 pic.twitter.com/9zKB3zHDYj – 7:30 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
air Maxey l o a d i n g . . .
📱@SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/cN03LioTfM – 7:12 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
1% better 💪 pic.twitter.com/kh9cj26nLl – 7:11 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
With Paul Millsap starting tonight, here’s part 2 of my 1-on-1 with Millsap as we talked mentoring, the Embiid vs. Jokic debate, and his game day routine #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/paul-mil… via @SixersWire – 7:06 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
76ers opening with a lineup of Tyrese Maxey, Matisse Thybulle, Tobias Harris, Georges Niang and Paul Millsap. – 7:05 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Paul Millsap gets the start at center in Joel Embiid’s place. – 7:05 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Jimmy Butler back in the Heat staring lineup, alongside Bam Adebayo, P.J. Tucker, Duncan Robinson and Kyle Lowry. Butler last played last Tuesday, when he sprained his right ankle in the first half against the Pistons. – 7:04 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
With Embiid and Harden both out tonight, here is the Sixers’ starting lineup:
Maxey
Thybulle
Harris
Niang
Millsap – 7:04 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
76ers starting Maxey, Thybulle, Millsap, Niang and Harris.
Heat with its usual starting five of Lowry, Butler, Robinson, Tucker and Adebayo. – 7:03 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers starters: Niang, Harris, Millsap, Thybulle and Maxey – 7:01 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Doc Rivers provides updates on James Harden and Joel Embiid as they are out for tonight’s game #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/21/doc… via @SixersWire – 7:01 PM Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Paul Millsap and Georges Niang are starting tonight #Sixers – 7:01 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Back in black.
Starting 5 // @DoorDash pic.twitter.com/eL4za3Vist – 7:00 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tonight’s starting five:
• @Tobias Harris
• @Georges Niang
• @Paul Millsap
• @Matisse Thybulle
• @Tyrese Maxey
🏀@RothmanOrtho pic.twitter.com/28AxgoN5xU – 7:00 PM Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Bridgewater excited to be back in Miami, quiet on his role
apnews.com/article/miami-… – 6:53 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat and Victor Oladipo continue to stress patience following his return miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Oladipo: “I have to be extremely patient with myself, my body and understand it’s a unique situation for myself.” – 6:43 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
We’re an hour away from our 4th and final regular season matchup with the Sixers.
See who’s in/out of the lineup on both sides plus a few more game notes gohe.at/3D400aj – 6:31 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
About an hour away from tonight’s #NBAStrategyStream for MIA/PHI live on League Pass with @Danny Leroux!
Taking your questions live on air, send yours in using #NBAStrategyStream – 6:30 PM Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Erik Spoelstra on the Miami Hurricanes, Coach L, Chris Caputo and more. pic.twitter.com/NFePloSqXE – 6:29 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
South Philly. 📍 pic.twitter.com/T69AHzVeeq – 6:26 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
guess whose shoes…👀
👟 @SoleSavy – 6:26 PM Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Asked Spo if Markieff Morris playing the 5 will be more matchup-based going forward.
“These next 11 games will be important… I just want to be open to all the possibilities, whatever makes the most sense. Once you get into the playoffs, a lot of it does become matchup based.” pic.twitter.com/xBLMrYiojj – 6:22 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
“We’re slowly turning the 305 and South Florida into a #BasketballTown, and @CanesHoops are a part of that.” – Coach Spo – 6:21 PM Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
I know they’ve come on back to backs but I think the rest management against the Heat is also a bit of gamesmanship from the Sixers. Avoiding putting stuff on tape for the Heat’s staff to study ahead of potential playoff matchup. – 6:17 PM Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Erik Spoelstra just lauded what Jim Larranaga and his staff have done at Miami, then said he’d love to see Coach L — whenever the day comes — groom Chris Caputo to be the next Miami coach, much in the same way that Pat Riley executed his coaching transition in 2008. – 6:12 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Erik Spoelstra says Heat still has things it’s working on as it prepares for the start of the playoffs. “We can see the light at the end of the tunnel. … We want to gear up. Want to get ready.” – 6:07 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Spoelstra confirms that Jimmy Butler is playing tonight against 76ers Lite. – 6:04 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra confirms Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin are good to go tonight – 6:04 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Spoelstra on Embiid and Harden (when they do play), “it’s a great fit, their games complement each other.” – 6:03 PM John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Back here in the Delf watching Omer Yurtseven and Tyler Herro put in work. Already a murmur of excited anticipation in here ahead of Paul Reed Liberation Night. pic.twitter.com/3haA8WaMOp – 6:03 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Erik Spoelstra says there’s no update from this morning, when Jimmy Butler was going to warm up tonight with the expectation of playing against his former team tonight. – 6:02 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin both available for the Heat tonight, per Erik Spoelstra. – 6:02 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Heat could land Bradley Beal this summer nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/21/rep… – 6:00 PM Noah Levick @NoahLevick
From Doc Rivers:
-Harden and Embiid being out not related to any setbacks
-Thinks rotation talk is overblown. Most focused on how team plays with stars
-39 MPG for Harden since last game he sat more than team wants moving forward, though also important to ramp up for playoffs – 5:58 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Harden did not suffer a setback, Rivers says. Just a precautionary night off given his hamstring history. – 5:52 PM Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Gilbert Arenas blasts the #76ers for their handling of the Ben Simmons situation.
#NBA
sportscasting.com/gilbert-arenas… – 5:52 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Doc Rivers said holding players out does not have anything to do with not showing hand ahead of possible playoff series against Heat. – 5:50 PM Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Doc Rivers makes it clear that James Harden hasn’t had by setbacks. His absence tonight is just the team being cautious #Sixers – 5:49 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Doc Rivers says there’s no setback with James Harden. Just a precaution to hold him out. #Sixers – 5:49 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Doc Rivers says of Heat: “They’re just good.” – 5:49 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Doc Rivers on Heat, “They’re just good, deep, a lot of veterans.” – 5:49 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Doc Rivers on if we’ll see Paul Reed or Charles Bassey tonight, playing it closer to the vest: “Probably.” – 5:49 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Doc Rivers says Embiid has been dealing with back soreness and the 76ers are being cautious with Harden’s hamstring issue. Both Embiid and Harden are out tonight vs. Heat on the second night of a back-to-back for the 76ers. – 5:48 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers coach Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid and James Harden sitting out vs #Heat: pic.twitter.com/GERx6A2z2V – 5:48 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Doc says Paul Reed and Charles Bassey are probably in line for some minutes tonight. – 5:48 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Doc Rivers says Harden and Embiid nursing nagging injuries, back for Embiid, hamstring for Harden. – 5:48 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Doc Rivers says Philadelphia is trying to be careful with both Joel Embiid and James Harden in managing them through the end of the regular season to have them as ready as possible for the playoffs. – 5:48 PM Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Coaches, players, analysts weigh in on Heat. What 76ers say they cannot allow Jimmy Butler to do to them again tonight. Haslem addresses Heat ownership issue. PLUS Highsmith, Harden, Haslem on what’s different with this group, more: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 5:47 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey working on his floaters and midrange game Monday: pic.twitter.com/JpXZJaNCU2 – 5:35 PM Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Short snippet here of Charles Bassey and Paul Reed working pregame with skill development coach Jason Love: pic.twitter.com/8wjtkQZI31 – 5:22 PM Markieff Morris @Keefmorris
Man I love hooping!! Thank you GOD! – 5:16 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — Caleb Martin embodies a Heat mixed metaphor, running fly patterns, producing homerun plays. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:13 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — ASK IRA: Do the Heat need a big-minutes test run with Victor Oladipo? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:13 PM Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Sixers three hours prior to matchup vs Heat. #NoEmbiid #NoHarden pic.twitter.com/fLTuuKVCz6 – 5:09 PM Noah Levick @NoahLevick
James Harden (left hamstring injury recovery) is out tonight, Sixers say. Joel Embiid (back soreness) is also out, ICYMI.
Harden said last night he planned to play, but he’ll sit out his second game as a Sixer. Had played 38.8 MPG since missing March 5 game against the Heat. – 5:01 PM Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
waiting for @dramil13 to tweet that the Heat should rest Jimmy Butler in 3,2,1… – 4:55 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
James Harden joins Joel Embiid tonight in sitting out back half of 76ers’ back-to-back, so neither vs. visiting Heat at 7:30 p.m. tonight. – 4:54 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Boston jumping up to that 2-3 bracket and Philly falling into the 4-5 doesn’t feel like the worst thing in the world for Miami – 4:49 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers say James Harden (hamstring injury management) will also miss tonight’s game vs. Miami. Joel Embiid has already been ruled out. Sixers are at the end of six games in nine days and leave tomorrow for a West trip to Lakers, Clippers and Suns. – 4:47 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Sixers say James Harden will now also sit out of tonight’s game due to “hamstring recovery.” He had not been listed on the injury report and said last night the plan was to play tonight. – 4:46 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden will miss tonight’s game vs. the Heat. – 4:46 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
James Harden (left hamstring injury recovery) will not play tonight against the Heat. – 4:46 PM Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
James Harden (left hamstring tightness) will also be out for #Sixers tonight vs. #Heat – 4:46 PM Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
James Harden is out tonight due to left hamstring recovery, per #Sixers official – 4:45 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Sixers say James Harden (left hamstring injury recovery) will now miss tonight’s game vs. Miami – 4:45 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Now both James Harden and Joel Embiid out tonight
Should be a Kyle Guy night – 4:44 PM DeAndre Jordan @DeAndre
#35 @TobiOye… – 4:44 PM Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
76ers‘ James Harden (injury recovery, left hamstring) and Joel Embiid will be out tonight vs. Miami on second end of back-to-back. – 4:43 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The last 2 minute report for last night’s #sixers vs #raptors game lists the offensive foul / flagrant 1 on James Harden as the correct call. – 4:06 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Dissecting 76ers’ loss to Toronto Raptors, Joel Embiid’s exhaustion and … youtu.be/Xs8TKlc7mrs via @YouTube – 3:58 PM Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Jayson Tatum chosen NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
Interesting to note Jaylen Brown was among the nominees, with Kevin Durant, Darius Garland, Tyler Herro and Pascal Siakam.
Wonder how often two players from the same team get close in the same week. Says something. – 3:47 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Tyler Herro was a nominee for the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award that just went to Jayson Tatum. – 3:41 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Tyler Herro a nominee for NBA East Player of the Week that went to the Celtics’ Jayson Tatum – 3:37 PM Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
#Dolphins “motivated” to get a deal done w/LT Terron Armstead, per league source. Both FO+HC Mike McDaniel in agreement that Armstead is a bona fide star – type of player that will take offense to another level.
Not surprisingly, Miami has legit comp to sign the 3x Pro Bowler. – 3:36 PM StatMuse @statmuse
The Heat have a top 5 defense this season despite being dead last in stocks (steals and blocks).
They are 1st in charges drawn with 101. No other team even has 60.
There’s so much more to defense than steals and blocks. pic.twitter.com/Ibxavc3aTD – 3:31 PM Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
I think the Raptors want Matisse Thybulle to shoot the ball, but they’re being really subtle about it so it’s hard to tell. pic.twitter.com/AAFppz1hgW – 3:28 PM Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Someone tell DeAndre Jordan his quarterback yelled “HIKE” already. pic.twitter.com/GyiJH0Gjni – 3:20 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Max “Duncan ‘Ray Allen’ Robinson” Strus 👀
@CoupNBA explains why Strus currently might be the greatest luxury in the NBA – 3:14 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
With Embiid ruled out tonight, if we assume Harden sticks to his assertion from last night that he will play, the Sixers absolutely have to get a look at one of their young bigs at center with Harden on the floor. 48 minutes of the vets would be total malpractice – 3:06 PM Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Lots of notable things said today by nine new Miami Dolphins, as Terron Armstead tours the facility: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 3:00 PM Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Trent Sherfield — one of two 49ers receivers signed by Miami who now get to follow McDaniel/Welker to Dolphins – said Tua “is a winner… Definitely excited to play with him.” – 2:41 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
As Victor Oladipo misses his second straight game tonight because of back spasms, the Heat and Oladipo continue to stress patience following his return miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Spoelstra has enjoyed watching @CanesHoops and Embiid out for 76ers vs. Heat – 2:41 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid will sit out the #Sixers’ Monday night tilt versus #MiamiHeat with back soreness inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 2:41 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Joel Embiid formally listed as out for tonight’s game vs. Heat because of back soreness. But the 76ers are expected to have James Harden available tonight. – 2:32 PM Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Connor Williams said of McDaniel: “you can tell his excitement bringing this new zone scheme to Miami. That’s part of the reason I’m here, being a building block.” – 2:31 PM Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Chase Edmonds has made the point about McDaniel getting the most from players. “I liked Miami because I felt McDaniel could utilize me in ways to benefit me. I was told he’s a guru from players I trust and he’s a really good players coach as well. He’s a creative guy.” – 2:21 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
In light of Embiid being out, there is no downside to starting either of Reed and Bassey in his place, especially against a team with an athletic big like Bam. – 2:17 PM Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
ICYMI: When @Jason Jackson asked Bam Adebayo (@Bam Adebayo) who should be the Defensive Player of the Year, he left no doubt who he would choose

#HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/RcGOP5oLs4 – 2:17 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Joel Embiid out tonight vs Miami
Some very exploitable PnR attacks from Miami’s guards tonight – 2:07 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tale of the tape.
🔒 @BetwayUSA | #GetItLocked pic.twitter.com/Fn8m6w1oW9 – 2:02 PM Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
On second night of back-to-back, Sixers center Joel Embiid is being downgraded to out tonight vs the Heat ( back soreness), sources told ESPN. – 2:00 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Should #Sixers center Joel Embiid sit out tonight’s game against the Miami Heat? – 1:37 PM Ethan J. Skolnick @EthanJSkolnick
Spoke to Tyler Herro after shootaround in Philly about the value of the No. 1 seed, his counters to the new coverages he’s seeing & the team scoring lead.
@5ReasonsSports
youtu.be/AzAfZ7N1hPM – 1:36 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid is questionable for tonight’s game against the Heat.
James Harden is not listed on the injury report. – 1:36 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Joel Embiid listed as questionable for tonight’s game vs. Heat because of back soreness. But James Harden not on injury report.
76ers playing on second night of a back-to-back after losing to the Raptors yesterday. – 1:36 PM Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Sixers again list Joel Embiid as questionable with back soreness for tonight’s game against the Heat. – 1:36 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid is questionable for tonight’s game against the Miami Heat with back soreness. – 1:35 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
76ers again listing Joel Embiid as questionable on their injury report due to back soreness. Harden not on injury report on second night of back-to-back. Both played in Sunday’s home loss to Raptors. Heat-76ers at 7:30 p.m. in Philly. – 1:32 PM Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Joel Embiid is questionable for tonight once again with back soreness #Sixers – 1:30 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
It’s the 2nd night of a back-to-back against the Heat and that normally would mean rest for stars, but for James Harden, he plans to play in this one #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/21/six… via @SixersWire – 1:29 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
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Fans attending tonight’s @PECOconnect ‘Go Green’ Night receive a Sixers x PECO tote bag. pic.twitter.com/qLfK2Hbver – 1:20 PM Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
BTW, #Bulls have fourth-best home record in NBA at 25-10, behind Suns, Heat & Warriors – 1:20 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: As Victor Oladipo misses his second straight game tonight because of back spasms, the Heat and Oladipo continue to stress patience following his return miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Oladipo: “It’s probably the most important thing that I have to focus on is being patient mentally” – 1:15 PM Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Toronto won in Philadelphia last night. So Raptors are playing a back-to-back tonight at UC, but if they beat #Bulls, they’ll be just 1/2 game back in standings. Which would mean Bulls a half-game from falling into 7th place and spot in play-in tournament (pending Cavs result) – 1:14 PM Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Larrañaga’s scramble scheme leads Miami into Sweet 16
apnews.com/article/march-… – 1:08 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid and James Harden are +89 in 295 minutes together.
— 122.5 offensive rating
— 105.7 defensive rating
— 16.9 net rating
— 63.2 TS%
All 4 stats would rank 1st in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/ploD0dUFND – 1:05 PM