The Miami Heat tied their first round series with the Philadelphia 76ers 1-1 on Monday night, and yet, still no one trusts they’ll make it out alive.
While logic may suggest that the No. 3 team has a better chance of progressing, it’s not so simple. Especially when dealing with the Eastern Conference. The Heat may be labeled a sixth seed, but their potential is far greater than that.
Sure, their Game 2 win may not have come easy. And yes, Joel Embiid was still sidelined. But to call their victory a fluke, is pushing it.