The Heat reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the ninth time in franchise history. They will face either the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks or the Boston Celtics in the next round beginning next week.
Miami came out with a 28-25 advantage at the end of the first quarter and had a slight edge 49-48 at halftime. The Heat began the second half on a 19-4 run. Philadelphia was outscored 25-15 during the third quarter and trailed 74-63 heading into the fourth. Miami increased it to a 19-point margin early in the final frame.
The Heat were led by Jimmy Butler with a game-high 32 points and eight rebounds. Max Strus had a double-double for the second straight game with 20 points and 11 rebounds. P.J. Tucker fell short of a double-double as he compiled 12 points and nine rebounds. Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro both scored 10 points each.
Joel Embiid got a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds for the 76ers. Tyrese Maxey also dropped in 20 points for the Sixers. Tobias Harris generated 14 points and eight rebounds while James Harden chalked up 11 points and nine assists.
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