Sixers fans learned just prior to Game 3’s tip-off that Philadelphia would be without star center Joel Embiid. Starting in his place was April acquisition Greg Monroe, and while that didn’t work out too great for the Sixers, nearly everything else did. Philadelphia shot 48.4 percent from the field, and 40.7 percent from 3, in a 131-115 victory.
The win means the Sixers have regained home court advantage, and with a 2-1 series lead, they also have the opportunity to put a stranglehold on the first round Saturday in Game 4 (when hopefully, Embiid will be able to return).