Heat Outpace Sixers In Game 2

     The Miami Heat handled the Philadelphia 76ers 119-103 at FTX Arena in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Wednesday night. The Heat, who have a 2-0 series lead, and the Sixers resume the best-of-seven series on Friday night in Philadelphia. 

     Miami had a 31-24 advantage at the end of the first quarter and stayed ahead 60-52 by halftime. Philadelphia failed to gain ground and trailed 91-80 after three quarters. The Heat scored 10 consecutive points midway through the final quarter and had a double-digit lead. 

     Jimmy Butler almost got a double-double for Miami with 22 points, 12 assists and six rebounds. Bam Adebayo contributed a club-high 23 points and nine rebounds. Tyler Herro added 18 points and seven rebounds while Victor Oladipo had 19 points. 

     Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with a game-high 34 points and Tobias Harris dropped in 21 points. James Harden fell short of a double-double with 20 points and nine assists.