On Wade’s night, Heat was eliminated from playoff contention. Here’s how Miami handled it

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra talks to the press about Dwyane Wade's last regular season NBA game at the AmericanAirlines Arena in downtown Miami on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. By

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 122-99 loss to the Philaladelphia 76ers (50-31) on Tuesday at AmericanAirlines Arena.

1. Yes, the Heat (39-42) technically entered the night with a chance to make the playoffs. But the night was all about Dwyane Wade and his final game at AmericanAirlines Arena.

It started with a pregame ceremony that included a tribute video with narration from Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, longtime Heat teammate and close friend Udonis Haslem, former Heat teammates Shaquille O’Neal and LeBron James, wife Gabrielle Union-Wade, and Heat president Pat Riley.