Friday, May 6, 2022

Sixers Handle Heat In Game 3

     The Philadelphia 76ers got a 99-79 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Wells Fargo Center on Friday night. The Heat are 6-2 so far in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. The Sixers have a 6-1 record in the last Game 3 playoff contests. 
     Philadelphia had a 21-17 advantage after one quarter and stayed ahead 41-34 at halftime. Miami picked up some momentum during the third quarter and were down 68-65. The Sixers went on a 15-7 spurt to start the fourth quarter and outscored the Heat 31-14 in the final frame. 
     Jimmy Butler fell short of a double-double with a game-high 33 points along with nine rebounds for the Heat. Tyler Herro was the only other Miami with double-digit scoring as he dropped in 14 points. 
     Joel Embiid played his first game of the series for Philadelphia. He compiled a dobule-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey and Danny Green both scored 21 points each. James Harden contributed 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the win. 

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