The 76ers entered Miami reeling after a serious letdown loss against another Florida team: the Orlando Magic. Following such a disappointing performance, it appeared the Sixers were itching for a chance to snag a big-time statement win. Taking on Jimmy Butler and the #2 seed Heat was just what the doctor ordered.
Game Recap
Through three and a half quarters, the game went pretty much as expected. Center Joel Embiid paced things for Philly, leading all scorers on the night with 35. The Heat, on the other hand, relied heavily on their extreme depth, something that has carried them to a plethora of wins early on this season.