PHILADELPHIA – Tyler Herro scored 30 factors Wednesday, and Bam Adebayo had 18 factors and 13 rebounds as the Miami Heat defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 108-101, on the evening the Heat traded Jimmy Butler to Golden State.
The sport performed out amid on-line experiences within the first half that Butler could be traded to the Warriors. Butler was suspended by the staff for the sport, and Josh Richardson, additionally reportedly a part of the deal, was out with a foot harm.
Tyrese Maxey scored 31, his seventh straight scoring at the least 30 factors. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 15 factors and 11 rebounds. The 76ers compelled 22 turnovers however couldn’t capitalize on them.
Takeaways
Heat: Miami formally begin the post-Butler period with loads of contributions from extra than simply their All-Star Herro. Nikola Jovic scored 23 factors off the bench, and Terry Rozier added 20. The Heat held a 57-29 edge in bench scoring.
76ers: Philadelphia performed with out Joel Embiid, as a result of load administration on his left knee. Embiid had a triple-double Tuesday in a win over Dallas, returning after 15 video games out. Paul George returned after a five-game absence for a left pinkie harm however struggled offensively, taking pictures 3-for-11 from the sector for 9 factors.
Key second
The 76ers led 55-52 late within the second quarter earlier than a 10-0 run by the Heat, with Jovic offering six factors. The Heat led by 5 at halftime and by no means trailed within the second half.
Key stat
The 76ers entered as the NBA’s high 3-point taking pictures staff during the last 9 video games at 40.3%. They began 0-for-6 from vary in opposition to Miami on the best way to 12 for 40 (30%).
Up subsequent
The Heat wrap up a four-game journey in Brooklyn on (*30*). The 76ers go to Detroit on (*30*).
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