The Miami Heat stayed alive over the Philadelphia 76ers 101-99 at Wells Fargo Center on Monday night. Both teams will meet each other on Wednesday night in Miami to complete a back-to-back set.
The Heat snapped a four-game losing streak and finished a four-game road trip going back to February 15. The Sixers lost their second straight home game for the first time since mid-November.
Miami(33-29) held a 28-22 advantage after one quarter and stayed ahead at halftime 58-50. Philadelphia(39-21) remained in striking distance and were down 84-80 at the end of three quarters. The 76ers went on a 10-1 spurt midway in the fourth quarter, however they fell short in the final minute of play.
Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 23 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists for a double-double. Bam Adebayo had 13 points and eight rebounds while Gabe Vincent added 14 points.
Joel Embiid had a double-double of 27 points and 12 rebounds for the 76ers. James Harden compiled a double-double with 20 points, 12 assists and six rebounds. Tyrese Maxey came off the bench and drained in 23 points.
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