Bell Ringer Season Totals:
Joel Embiid - 14
Tyrese Maxey - 5
Tobias Harris - 3
Patrick Beverley - 1
Kelly Oubre Jr. - 1
De’Anthony Melton - 1
Jaden Springer - 1
Paul Reed - 1
The Philadelphia 76ers, having trailed by 21 at one point, nearly mounted a comeback against the Miami Heat on Christmas Day, falling just short 119-113.
It was a slow start for both teams offensively producing a 26-22 Heat advantage after the first 12 minutes of play. The Sixers went eight minutes without a field goal across the end of the first and beginning of the second frame, facilitating a 22-1 Heat run that extended Miami’s lead into double-digits.