Live stream: 76ers 113, Heat 119

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Tyrese Maxey got a big old brick in his stocking on Christmas, but he wasn’t the only thing that went wrong in the Sixers’ loss to the Heat on Christmas.
Likes and dislikes @973espn:
973espn.com/maxey-has-wors… – 10:44 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Look at us, all holly and jolly. #WINNING pic.twitter.com/xvXOhfAVPD – 10:43 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Duncan Robinson: plus-26 tonight.
Jamal Cain: plus-16 tonight.
No other Heat player was better than plus-8 (Kevin Love). – 10:42 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Takeaways and details from Heat’s Christmas win over the 76ers behind a career night from rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 10:42 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Merry Christmas for Miami 🎄
Jaime Jaquez Jr. tonight 🔥
31 PTS (career-high)
11-15 FG
10 REB pic.twitter.com/vEUjCEMJKc – 10:37 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
The player grades following a Christmas Day loss in Miami #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/player-g… via @SixersWire – 10:37 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jimmy Butler’s first career 30point, 10rebound game came in December 2014, his fourth NBA season
Jaime Jaquez Jr. just did it tonight in his 30th career game – 10:36 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The rookie drops a career-high for Miami in his first Christmas game 🔥🎄 pic.twitter.com/U7GJPeXfLh – 10:36 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Jaquez helps Butler-less Heat hold off 76ers 119-113 in Christmas win sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/25/jaq… Five Degrees of Heat. – 10:35 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
31 & 10. pic.twitter.com/okEKLr9MXg – 10:34 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Merry Christmas for Miami 🎄
Jaime Jaquez Jr. tonight 🔥
31 PTS (career-high)
11-15 FG
10 REB pic.twitter.com/SB6fXoKTjn – 10:34 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
bad night for Maxey, among others. Now it’s time to close out Christmas with my guy @_devongivens!
Stop by while you watch the 49ers get smacked up.
youtube.com/watch?v=wIIzDc… pic.twitter.com/CWDwQIrj9c – 10:33 PM

Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Christmas Pepas! Big win for the Heat. Jaime Jaquez with a huge 31-point game in a marquee game with Jimmy Butler out. The five offensive rebounds really stand out. Winning stuff. – 10:33 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
0-4 without Embiid this season. pic.twitter.com/PXmvzcTRMq – 10:33 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Bam tonight:
26 PTS
15 REB
5 AST
3 BLK
First Heat with a 25/15/5/3 game since Alonzo Mourning in 1996. statmuse.com/nba/player/bam… – 10:33 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Had ourselves a merry little Christmas 🎄 pic.twitter.com/gmeBmrTm2j – 10:33 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Jaime Jaquez Jr tonight:
31 PTS (career-high)
10 REB
11-15 FG
5th rookie ever with a 30/10 game on Christmas Day (1st since Ewing in 1985). statmuse.com/nba/player/jai… – 10:32 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
final.
@cryptocom pic.twitter.com/CqD6NjJIHw – 10:32 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Heat 119, Sixers 113
Miami gets 31 points and 10 rebounds from Jaime Jaquez, as he becomes the first rookie to have at least 25 and 10 on Christmas since Patrick Ewing in 1985.
Tyrese Maxey hit his final two shots after starting 2-for-18 to finish 4-for-20 for Philly. – 10:32 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jaime Jaquez Jr in his Christmas Game Debut:
31 points
10 rebounds
11 of 15 shooting
The dude is a hooper – 10:31 PM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Heat dispatches 76ers, moves to 18-12, behind 31 and 10 from Jaquez and 26 and 15 from Bam. That’s the good news. The bad news? The Ravens – 10:31 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mavs do this soccer deal where Doncic tries to head the ball in from 12 feet after they kick it around a bit. First time I’ve seen him make it and then his heat check was a 30 footer he tossed waaaaaaay up. He swished it. Crowd was impressed. – 10:31 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
PEPAS! – 10:31 PM

Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Heat wing Jamal Cain took it back to the Christmas Kobe 9s tonight pic.twitter.com/nsilTQAVbq – 10:30 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
worse than the horrific shooting was Maxey opting out of shots he should take (and had open) in the fourth. Would have rather seen him miss five more – 10:28 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Jaime Jaquez Jr. is the 9th rookie in NBA history with at least 29 points on Christmas (and there’s still 1:55 left).
The others: Wilt (45), Walt Bellamy (35), LeBron (34), Bill Cartwright (33), Patrick Ewing (32), Oscar Robertson (32), Kyle Kuzma (31) and Adrian Dantley (30). – 10:24 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
#4thQuarterDuncan – 10:24 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
MERRY CHRISTMAS DUNCAN ROBINSON??? – 10:23 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Drained it 🙌 pic.twitter.com/VmzjUcE7Qo – 10:22 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Duncan Robinson nails a wide-open 3 and Nick Nurse calls timeout with Miami back up 7 with just over 3 minutes to go. Heat might have pulled this one out of the fire with this late surge here in the fourth. – 10:21 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
That one hurts. De’Anthony Melton misses an open 3 before Duncan Robinson buries his 4th triple for Miami. The Heat have a 108-101 lead with 3:31 left. Timeout Nick Nurse. #Sixers – 10:20 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Tyler Herro-Duncan Robinson slip screen
Two games in a row that was the 4th quarter call that put Miami over the top
Last game they flew at Duncan and it was a Herro 3
Now it’s an open Duncan 3 – 10:20 PM

Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
The Heat have a good one in Jamie Jaquez Jr.
I had him no. 3 in the recent rookie rankings. pic.twitter.com/73JRCK3pR4 – 10:20 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Just watch the timing of this guy’s cuts
The thing Erik Spoelstra keeps saying is the off-ball is what makes Jaime Jaquez special
pic.twitter.com/FqHnU7ICYa – 10:17 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
We’re up 105-101 with 4:27 left. Bam, Tyler and Jaime all with 20+ points.
Catch the finish on ESPN 📺 pic.twitter.com/iFaT4OMTJW – 10:17 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jaime Jaquez again and again
Tough jump stop into a pump fake and bucket
Now a big offensive rebound into a foul
29 points and 9 rebounds right now – 10:14 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jaime Jaquez Jr. up to 27 points on 11-of-14 shooting from the field. – 10:12 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Kelly Oubre Jr. continues to be great tonight:
25 PTS / 7 REB / 3 AST
9-16 FG / 6-9 3FG – 10:12 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jaime Jaquez Jr. hits a new career-high 25 PTS
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/vFqZOHQdPq – 10:09 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
OUBR3 JR. pic.twitter.com/88zjxm8jaH – 10:08 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Jaime up to 25 points & a new career high on this slam 🔨 pic.twitter.com/CK6iMZC9J3 – 10:08 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Tyler Herro needs to have short term memory
Forget that last stint
Been watching him on the bench and it looks to me like he’s totally reset
Been super engaged on the bench
He’s the one who can close this thing out for Miami – 10:08 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
24 and counting for @tobias31. pic.twitter.com/hIfJmafuLy – 10:02 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
I’ve said this at most Heat games this season, and meant it, and mean what I’m about to say now as well.
“What a weird game.” – 10:01 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Kyle Lowry finishes at the 3Q buzzer
Heat-Sixers tied going into 4Q 👀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/N4bGBzbwqX – 9:55 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Sixers 86, Heat 86
A 37-23 third quarter for Philly to even this one up.
Sixers have taken 11 more shots overall, and 10 more 3s, and that’s helped get Philly back into it.
Tyler Herro has 22 for Miami, and Jaime Jaquez has 21. Heat are 10-for-24 (41%) from 3. – 9:52 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Heat 4th quarter coming up pic.twitter.com/v3I0bCAFrJ – 9:51 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of third quarter: Heat 86, 76ers 86. If you can believe it, the Heat led by 21 points at one point in the third quarter. – 9:50 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Kyle Lowry at third quarter buzzer
Tie game pic.twitter.com/Xt6zKONU1S – 9:50 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Up 21 early in the third, Heat go into fourth down tied 86-86 with 76ers. Herro with 22, Jaquez 21. – 9:50 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Give this short-handed team a lot of credit. They looked dead in the water down 21 to start this 3rd Q without Joel Embiid. Now they have the lead. #Sixers – 9:48 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The biggest wasted lead in a Christmas game in the play-by-play era — since 1996 — was 19, when Milwaukee rallied to beat Boston two years ago.
The Heat had a 21-point lead in this third quarter. The quarter isn’t even over yet, and Philly now leads. – 9:47 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Tyler Herro clearly frustrated
I could tell on that second to last three the misses were getting to him
Caught an open 3 and had a second of hesitance that threw it off
Didn’t have that rhythm or lift
Still shooting, but they need him with some bounce – 9:46 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Being tied with Maxey 2/15 from the field is a borderline miracle, some great work from Harris and Oubre so far tonight – 9:46 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
After the Heat pulled ahead by 21 points early in the third quarter, the game is now tied at 82. 76ers on a 33-12 run. – 9:45 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat’s 21-point third-quarter lead is gone in the third quarter. – 9:44 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The 76ers are pulling off the greatest Christmas comeback since Clark W. Griswold got all the lights to work, or something. – 9:40 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Zone has taken Miami out of rhythm in 3Q, but would imagine Spoelstra goes back to Duncan Robinson soon.
Good adjustment from Nurse, but he might have to decide if he wants to continue to sit in zone or pre-adjust to account for Robinson. – 9:39 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
A 21-point Heat lead is down to 5. Christmas became Festivus quickly. – 9:36 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
The Heat doing the thing
Thought they’d take Christmas off tbh – 9:36 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Sixers with 20-4 run after Heat had gone up 21. – 9:36 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tyrese Maxey finally gets on the board here early in the third quarter, but it is the Mo Bamba game – he’s now 7-for-8 from the field and has 17 points in 20 minutes – that is the only reason this game isn’t a rout.
Miami has been cruising for the better part of two quarters now – 9:29 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
I give Maxey a lot of credit for staying relatively calm when he doesn’t get a call because that dude gets all the classical guard contact that usually results in fouls and never gets the whistle. – 9:29 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Maxey is going to just have to accept he’s not getting a call tonight, some of these no-calls on reaches are preposterous – 9:28 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The Heat were up 21 and it’s now 10 and it took about 6.6 seconds, roughly. – 9:28 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Maxey just scored his first points of the game with 9:40 left in the third quarter. – 9:26 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
The Heat start the 2nd half on a 7-0 run and have expanded their lead to 70-49 on a Jaime Jaquez Jr. triple. That might be all, folks. #Sixers – 9:24 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat’s lead up to 21. – 9:24 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Tyler Herro now up to 20 points on 7 of 15 shooting
Didn’t let go of the rope
Kept shooting…the right shots – 9:23 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
RJ Hampton started the second half in place of the injured Caleb Martin. – 9:23 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
RJ Hampton starts second half in place of sidelined Caleb Martin. – 9:22 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The 0-for-9 first half from the field is the worst of Tyrese Maxey’s career. Previous worst: 0-for-6. – 9:17 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
at the half.
@cryptocom pic.twitter.com/WPzNn1kiEO – 9:08 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Halfway through holiday hoops 🏀 pic.twitter.com/pYm43obNGo – 9:08 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Bam-Herro-Jaquez with 44 first half points
Herro has struggled a bit, but picked it back up with these corner sinks
Jaquez efficiency got them into a good flow and changed the pace
Bam has put up numbers, but the dominance has been on the other end – 9:08 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Tyrese Maxey is 0 for 9, Bam is playing like the Defensive Player of the Year again, the Heat have a new injury issue with Caleb Martin spraining an ankle, and they lead the 76ers 63-49 at the half. – 9:07 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Heat 63, 76ers 49
Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo and Jaime Jaquez have combined for 44 points, nearly matching Philly by themselves.
Tyrese Maxey, meanwhile, had his worst half of the season, going 0-for-9 from the field as Philly got off to a hot start and went ice cold. – 9:07 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Halftime: Heat 63, 76ers 49.
Heat’s young core of Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez Jr. each with double-digit points and have combined for 44 of the Heat’s 63 points. – 9:07 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat go up 17 in second period take 63-49 lead into half on 76ers. Herro 16. Adebayo and Jaquez 14 apiece. – 9:07 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Not gonna see this stat line from Tyrese Maxey very often: 0 points on 0/9 shooting and 0/4 from deep late in the 2nd quarter #Sixers – 9:05 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Weak-side Bam Adebayo tonight >>> – 9:04 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Jaime Jaquez Jr. plays with purpose. – 9:03 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
These Jaime Jaquez fastbreaks are a guaranteed good look at the rim – 9:03 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jaime Jaquez Jr. up to 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field in the first half. – 9:03 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
It’s Christmas Day in the @KaseyaCenter and @thibautcourtois came dressed for the occasion 💧
@MiamiHEAT // @ONESIR pic.twitter.com/vWRoc2eqXv – 9:02 PM

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics’ best net ratings in recent history:
2008 +10.8 (1st)
2009 +7.9
2020 +6.3
2022 +7.4
2023 +6.7 (1st)
2024 +10.1 (2nd! PHI) – 9:02 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Tyler Herro corner fadeaway, Caleb Martin foot on the line jumper, or Jaime Jaquez spin move and pump fake
Choose your bucket – 9:00 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
OK, who had Mo Bamba with 14 points at a stage Tyrese Maxey (0 for 8) had 0? – 8:59 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Tyrese Maxey told the ref to share the ball because it’s Christmas 😂 pic.twitter.com/TSuhN4ORKy – 8:59 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Beautiful cut, beautiful pass 🤌
We lead 54-43 with 3:22 left in Q2 pic.twitter.com/TpF4TlM3ju – 8:58 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Tyler Herro finding his slow now
That corner fadeaway got him going
Back-cuts, runners
Heat playing with a good flow off-ball which is key – 8:58 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Mo Bamba is 6-for-6 in this game, including 2-for-2 from 3.
Tyrese Maxey is 0-for-8, and 0-for-3 from 3. – 8:57 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
The Mo Bamba Game ???? – 8:57 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Mo Bamba has been PERFECT from the field thus far tonight off the @sixers’ bench:
14 PTS
6-6 FG
2-2 3fg
4 REB
(11 mins) – 8:56 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Where were you for the Mo Bamba Christmas Day masterclass? #Sixers – 8:56 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat doing that thing again where they make most of their threes. Now 6 of 8 from deep. – 8:55 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
top of the key for three. 🔑 pic.twitter.com/CseOKDnyB9 – 8:55 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Tyler Herro struggling and making that type of corner leaner is so Tyler Herro
Such a tough shot
Now a back door cut and layup – 8:54 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
With Martin’s injury leaving the Heat without four usual rotation players, RJ Hampton enters midway through the second quarter. – 8:54 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
RJ Hampton minutes – 8:53 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Strong flurry for Mo Bamba, who’s scored the @sixers’ last 7 points, over the last 61 seconds, and forces a Miami timeout. – 8:51 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
1) Would give Lofton some minutes because need someone with any level of self-creation inside to get offense moving, even if you sacrifice on defense.
2) The way this game is going, having someone who can create chaos in passing/driving lanes would be helpful. Why no Covington? – 8:50 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Look at Duncan orchestrate this whole thing. Swish 🎯
19-1 run 🔥 pic.twitter.com/32moS0G1am – 8:48 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Philadelphia had missed 15 straight shots before Tobias Harris got that one to drop. The offense has gone completely cold following the fast start. #Sixers – 8:47 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
76ers make their first field goal since 5:40 left in the first quarter
Shoutout to the Heat’s off-ball defense
Has been problematic as of late, but have been active tonight
Kevin Love’s activity deserves some real flowers – 8:47 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The 76ers have gone eight minutes without making a field goal, and have missed 17 conectutive shots.
That’s coincided with a 22-1 Miami run, allowing the Heat to open up a 34-22 lead here early in the second quarter.
Paul Reed, meanwhile, has four fouls in eight minutes. – 8:45 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
That’s now 4 fouls in the first half on Paul Reed. That’ll bring Mo Bamba back off the bench. #Sixers – 8:45 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Per Heat: Caleb Martin left tonight’s game with a right ankle sprain. He will not return. – 8:44 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Per Heat: Caleb Martin left tonight’s game with a right ankle sprain. He will not return. – 8:44 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Merry Christmas Duncan Robinson?
Knocks down a 3 which looked like it could’ve been an and-1 – 8:43 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
#PHIvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: Caleb Martin left tonight’s game with a right ankle sprain. He will not return. – 8:43 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Kevin Love with a behind the back pass to Kyle Lowry for a layup, and then Lowry gets kneed in the back of the head. He stays in the game. – 8:41 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
the 1st quarter of Christmas pic.twitter.com/LbvswR8EeT – 8:39 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
after 1.
@cryptocom pic.twitter.com/AmoeCdjC9O – 8:38 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
The Heat end that quarter on a 14-1 run and take a 26-22 lead after 1 quarter. A tough start for Tyrese Maxey who’s shooting 0/6, but he’s had some really good looks. Those same looks will drop as the game goes on. #Sixers – 8:38 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Heat 26, Sixers 22
Jaime Jaquez off to a quick start (8 points on 4-5 shooting) in his first time playing on Christmas.
Tobias Harris with a second straight great start (9 points) for Philly, but Tyrese Maxey went 0-for-6 for Philly, including 0-for-3 from deep. – 8:38 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of first quarter: Heat 26, 76ers 22. Heat with five turnovers, but 76ers shooting just 8 of 26 (30.8 percent) from the field and 2 of 11 (18.2 percent) on threes. – 8:36 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat go down 10 early, take 26-22 lead into second on 76ers, despite five turnovers. Jaquez eight for Heat. – 8:36 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Jaime with a smooth combo of handles & bully ball pic.twitter.com/7AFYwAZT13 – 8:36 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
So Heat’s three reserves to this point have been Duncan Robinson, Kevin Love and Jamal Cain. – 8:35 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Heat are icing ball screens on Maxey to keep him away from middle of the floor in the halfcourt, causing him to rush in transition (take advantage of the open floor).
Think they should try some non-traditional PnRs with wings/shooters to see if that gets MIA out of ice. – 8:34 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Oh Jaime Jaquez that’s nasty
Pull back dribble on the break, pump fake, and contact bucket
I see it once a game that it has become normal for some – 8:32 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
With the Heat missing three rotation players, Jamal Cain enters as the third player off the Heat’s bench. – 8:31 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
A lot of missed shots from Herro and Maxey here early
2 for 14
Herro’s process has been fine
Getting to his spots, just not dropping – 8:30 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Whole crowd knew it was going in 🙌
Q1 winding down on ESPN 📺 pic.twitter.com/jCrNXYifEw – 8:29 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Maxey has started 0 of 6 from the field for the 76ers. Heat has five turnovers in the first nine minutes.
76ers lead 21-16. – 8:28 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Mo Bamba and Marcus Morris Sr. are the @sixers’ first subs tonight, replacing Tobias Harris and Paul Reed. – 8:27 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jaime Jaquez in mid post drawing attention
Duncan fakes a clear out and sprints toward the ball
Jaime kickout, Duncan movement 3
A lot of gravity in one play – 8:26 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
5 minutes. 9 points.
vote @tobias31 for #NBAAllStar: on.nba.com/3NtHGxF 🌟 pic.twitter.com/q54jrsjKmV – 8:24 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Awesome two-way start for Kelly Oubre Jr. tonight (7 mins):
7 PTS / 3-4 fg / 1 BLK / 1 STL – 8:23 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Where’s the #BAMDPOY thread 👀 pic.twitter.com/LePwz6bxBe – 8:23 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Paul Reed will stay out there with 2 fouls #Sixers – 8:20 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
up & over. pic.twitter.com/JmspY3IDND – 8:19 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
And there’s Bam Adebayo flying from weak-side for the huge block as clean-up crew
Per usual – 8:18 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat with four early turnovers and down 13-5. – 8:17 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tobias Harris is cooking against Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. to start the night. He has 6 points and is 2/2 from the floor. #Sixers – 8:13 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Kelly said 🙅‍. pic.twitter.com/hMvW9jCpg1 – 8:13 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Awesome start for Tobias Harris (@tobias31) on Christmas Day:
2 mins
6 PTS
2-2 FT
2-2 FT
Tobias: 6
Miami: 5 – 8:13 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat with three turnovers in the first three minutes. – 8:12 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
K9 starting us off. 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/0ctUCGRkBN – 8:12 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Gametime is here.
@MiamiHEAT // @mphcom pic.twitter.com/niqurBpIP9 – 8:08 PM

Dan Favale @danfavale
there have been 178 individual nba seasons in which a player has averaged at least 25 pts and 5 ast. tyrese maxey is on pace to have the lowest tov% (on record) of anyone in that group (via @Stathead) pic.twitter.com/8LVbnx8MgO – 8:05 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Face of the Miami Heat just wished everybody a Merry Christmas mid-court
Duncan Robinson – 8:03 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Duncan Robinson speaks to the crowd pregame, wishes everyone a happy holiday, a safe New Year and thanks them for all the support to this point this season. – 8:03 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
RoCo Melt pic.twitter.com/R3BZUEqdeY – 8:00 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
first pregame dunk for @itzjunior35!
assist courtesy of @TyreseMaxey 🤝
@SternCohenLaw1 pic.twitter.com/x7hMMHxAfb – 7:55 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Useless stuff that only I’d notice: Tonight is the 100th Heat game of 2023, not including preseason, because preseason should be banned. – 7:41 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Christmas Day matchups are always one to remember. pic.twitter.com/Umk5DXgqEO – 7:41 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
a Christmas miracle. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/FN0AXajPCR – 7:38 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro become 12th and 13th players to start at least two Christmas games for the Heat.
Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin and Jaime Jaquez Jr. become 34th, 35th and 36th players to make at least one Christmas start for Heat.
Only the 2nd XMAS game ever for Lowry. – 7:35 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers starters:
Oubre
Harris
Reed
Melton
Maxey – 7:31 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Starters:
Tyrese Maxey
De’Anthony Melton
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Tobias Harris
Paul Reed #Sixers – 7:31 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
With Jimmy Butler (calf) missing his third consecutive game,Heat again open with Jaime Jaquez Jr. in his place. Starting lineup rounded out by Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry and Caleb Martin. – 7:31 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
With Jimmy Butler out, Heat again going with the starting lineup of Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Caleb Martin and Bam Adebayo tonight vs. 76ers. – 7:31 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
The Festive Five pic.twitter.com/BWLFBpyMcY – 7:30 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tonight’s starting five:
🔔 @KELLYOUBREJR
🔔 @tobias31
🔔 @Bball_paul
🔔 @DeAnthonyMelton
🔔 @TyreseMaxey
@alscouniforms pic.twitter.com/OMwUlhsgle – 7:30 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Nick Nurse talked Joel Embiid’s ankle sprain and the impact it has on Tyrese Maxey as Philly moves forward #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/25/nic… via @SixersWire – 7:24 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Nic Batum is getting some work in pregame tonight. He remains out due to a right hamstring strain. #Sixers pic.twitter.com/Ay4EThUk8U – 7:11 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
I’d expect Miami to throw a lot more full on switching at Philly tonight than usual
Probably not right away
But that’ll be the initial adjustment to flattening them out – 7:11 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Paul Reed will get the start at center for the #Sixers. – 6:34 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Paul Reed will start in place of Joel Embiid tonight #Sixers – 6:34 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Mo Bamba (illness) and Robert Covington (right knee effusion) are available tonight. They were listed as probable. #Sixers – 6:27 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Bamba and Covington are available #Sixers – 6:26 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra terms Maxey, Herro “the next wave of talent in this league.” – 6:22 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra calls Tyler Herro, “an ambitious player who wants to impact the game.” – 6:21 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra says he expects more of a speed game, “junk defenses” with Embiid out for 76ers. Said it’s more about Heat’s disposition. – 6:19 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Josh Richardson’s injury designation has been changed from back spasms to lower-back discomfort for his absence. Butler also is ill in addition to being out a third straight game with his calf strain. – 6:15 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
NBA Injury Report: Bulls: LaVine-Craig-Out. Vucevic: Questionable ( Left Adductor) 6:45 pre @670TheScore @chicagobulls radio network @Audacy app @SIRIUSXM Join @34billy42 @AlyssaBergamini @richwyatt_ and me on the call. Fired up-3 home games this week: Hawks, Pacers 76ers. – 6:06 PM

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Credit to Jaylen, who’s having his best defensive season in years, picking up LeBron with Holiday needing to play LeBron. #Celtics have used Holiday on matchups like Davis, Giannis, Embiid since Smart, Grant left over the summer and Horford moved to the bench. – 5:53 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tale of the tape.
@betwayusa pic.twitter.com/ERVVXFFiAO – 5:45 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Here Comes Caleb Claus pic.twitter.com/4gcAhrAtFg – 5:22 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat without Butler, Highsmith, Richardson for Christmas game against 76ers sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/25/hea… From earlier. – 5:07 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Wait, Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson play defense, too? A whole new Heat reality sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/25/wai… From earlier. – 5:06 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Can Heat turn their closing time into something more diversified? sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/25/ask… From earlier. – 5:05 PM

David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
PMers: On one of the NBA’s biggest days, when its biggest stars are showcased, I asked four – Giannis, Embiid, Luka and Porziņģis – about the ups & downs of their rookie seasons, and what advice they’d give Victor Wembanyama during his. In @TheAthletic:
bit.ly/4aCDdTl – 5:00 PM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: A look at all of the Dolphins’ playoff scenarios – and potential opponents – following the Raiders’ upset win in KC today.
miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col…
What that Raiders win did for Miami, and how it affects the chances of the Dolphins playing the Bills two weeks in a row – 4:43 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Merry Christmas, @sixers!
from, Admin(s). 🎄🎁 pic.twitter.com/snULXWt2Q0 – 4:40 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
It’s beginning to look a lot like game day 🎄 pic.twitter.com/7VWjk1zeIC – 4:40 PM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
This Raiders upset win in KC means that with a 1-1 finish, Miami is assured of finishing no lower than the No. 2 seed…. Dolphins can clinch No. 1 seed by winning out OR winning at Baltimore AND a Baltimore loss in SF tonight and a Cleveland loss at home to Jets. – 4:06 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat without Butler, Highsmith, Richardson for Christmas game against 76ers sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/25/hea… Christmas Lite in Heat-76ers. – 4:05 PM

Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
For the Browns to get the top seed in the AFC (cannot believe I’m typing this):
– Win remaining two games
– Baltimore loses tonight and next week to Miami
– Buffalo beats Miami in Week 18 – 4:03 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The hope was that Jimmy Butler would return from his calf injury tonight, but an illness set his rehab back a bit. The expectation is Butler will return during the Heat’s West Coast trip that begins later this week. – 3:46 PM

Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Otro comercial con @Jaquez_Jr y @JimmyButler. ¡Tremendo!
Vídeo: @HotelsDotCom
pic.twitter.com/o6kRBCqI5P – 3:40 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
As a continuation of our work in South Florida, we helped migrant families during the holidays both out in the community and at Kaseya Center.
Join us in assisting these families and learn more about the M-DCPS Title 1 Migrant Education Program – gohe.at/3ZnFoVD pic.twitter.com/SkUeAwoAgb – 3:18 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
“As a kid, waking up, seeing sports on TV – it was always a blessing. Now, you’re one of those. You get to see your friends, family, and lots of people waking up and watching you.” – @DeAnthonyMelton
GAMEDAY REPORT | @NJMIns nba.com/sixers/news/76… – 2:47 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat without Butler, Highsmith, Richardson for Christmas game against 76ers. sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/25/hea… Philadelphia already without Embiid. – 2:43 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Heat vs. 76ers injury updates: Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler both ruled out of Christmas Day matchup
cbssports.com/nba/news/heat-… – 2:31 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
For the first time since 2002, Udonis Haslem is not in the middle of an NBA season on Christmas. But Haslem is in the middle of a season of his life that’s included reflection and gratitude miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, who’s in and and who’s out for the Heat and 76ers tonight – 2:26 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Plenty of injury absences here in Miami, as Joel Embiid (ankle), Jimmy Butler (calf), Nicolas Batum (hamstring), Haywood Highsmith (non-covid illness) and Josh Richardson (back spasms) are all out for tonight’s Sixers-Heat game. – 2:20 PM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
Here’s to Tyler and Maxey going for 50 apiece, or something like that. Embiid AND Butler out on Christmas, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5160666/2023/1… – 2:13 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jimmy Butler (calf), Haywood Highsmith (illness) and Josh Richardson (low back discomfort) all downgraded to out for tonight’s game vs. 76ers. – 2:00 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith and Josh Richardson have all been ruled out for tonight’s game vs Philly.
No Jimmy and no Embiid tonight. – 2:00 PM