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Marco Belinelli wants Sixers to set the tone early in Game 2

The Miami Heat are expected to play more aggressively against the 76ers tonight in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Miami center Hassan Whiteside is expected to wake up from his slumber. And the Heat are expected to do everything in their power to fly back to Miami with the best-of-seven series tied at one game apiece.

Sixers reserve Marco Belinelli has a remedy for all that.

“Tonight, it’s important to start the game well, immediately,” he after Monday’s shoot-around. “You know like setting the right tone of the game. We know that they are going to be aggressive on offense and defense.