Monday, March 18, 2024

76ers Get By Heat

     The Philadelphia 76ers pushed by the Miami Heat 98-91 on Monday night at Wells Fargo Center. It was the third contest of a four-game road trip for the Heat. The 76ers moved by Miami in the Eastern Conference standings. 
     Philadelphia(38-30) went on a 10-2 spurt and had a 31-23 advantage after one quarter. Miami(37-31) scored the first eight points of the second quarter and trailed 51-49 at halftime. 
     The Sixers started the second half on a 17-2 run and were ahead 79-65 at the end of the third quarter. It was tied 85-85 with 6:54 left in the final quarter and then the 76ers finished the contest on a 13-6 spurt. 
     Bam Adebayo easily had a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds for the Heat. Terry Rozier compiled 20 points with eight rebounds. Caleb Martin drained in 13 points while Haywood Highsmith added 11 points. 
     Tyrese Maxey scored a game-high 30 points with 10 assists and eight rebounds for Philadelphia. Kyle Lowry faced his former team and placed in 16 points, which was his highest total since being traded by the Heat to the Sixers. 

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