Sixers Step On Heat In Game 4

     The Philadelphia 76ers outdueled the Miami Heat 116-108 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday night. The best-of-seven series is now 2-2 with Game 5 held in Miami on Tuesday.

     Philadelphia held a slight 30-28 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Sixers got up by double digits late in the second quarter and led 64-56 at halftime. Miami kept pace and were down 89-85 after three quarters. The 76ers went on a 12-2 spurt to begin the fourth quarter to get the victory. 

     Jimmy Butler led the Heat with a game-high 40 points while Bam Adebayo added 21 points. Victor Oladipo came off the bench with 15 points and Tyler Herro had a double-double of 11 points along with 10 rebounds. 

     Joel Embiid compiled a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds for the 76ers. James Harden recorded 31 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Tyrese Maxey contributed 18 points, Tobias Harris placed in 13 points and Danny Green had 11 points.