Heat Rout Sixers In Game 5

     The Miami Heat pounded the Philadelphia 76ers 120-85 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at FTX Arena on Tuesday night. The Heat lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 and look to eliminate the Sixers in Game 6 on Thursday night in Philadelphia. 

     Miami began the contest on a 21-10 run and were ahead 31-19 after one quarter. The Heat held a 56-44 lead by halftime. Philadelphia fell behind even more at the end of the third quarter 81-66. Miami outscored the 76ers 39-19 in the final frame. 

     The Heat were led by Jimmy Butler with a game-high 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Max Strus composed a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Gabe Vincent added 15 points, Victor Oladipo dropped in 13 points and Bam Adebayo drained in 12 points.  

     Only three Philadelphia players scored in double figures. Joel Embiid had a team-high 17 points, James Harden poured in 14 points and Tobias Harris had 12 points.