Sixers Rally For Win In Miami
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the host Miami Heat, 109-98, at FTX Center on Saturday evening.

The Heat got out to a good start and led by nine points after one quarter. The Sixers picked up their play in the second, but they could only cut it to a seven-point game by halftime. However, the visitors carried the momentum into the third quarter, where they outscored the Heat, 32-23, to grab a two-point edge heading into the final frame. The Sixers kept pushing in the fourth and rallied ahead to a double-digit lead, as they closed out their second straight win.

Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 32 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block, in 36 minutes. Tobias Harris followed up with 22 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a block, while Seth Curry totaled 21 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals. The Sixers shot 51 percent from the field, including 13-of-32 from deep.

Meanwhile, Omer Yurtseven led the Heat with 22 points, 11 rebounds and a block, in 24 minutes. Caleb Martin followed up with 16 points, seven rebounds, three steals and a block, while Tyler Herro totaled 16 points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals. The Heat shot 38 percent from the field, including 9-of-35 from long range.

The Heat (27-16) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Raptors on Monday. The 76ers (25-17) take on the Wizards in Washington on Monday.
Posted on: 1/15/2022 7:46 PM
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