The Philadelphia 76ers they missed james hardenwho was rested, in the 82-99 loss against Miami Heaton Saturday afternoon in the NBA.
The Sixers saw 5 win streak snapped consecutively, while the Heat reached 2 wins in a row, taking off further at the top of the Eastern Conference, with a record of 43 wins and 22 losses.
Joel Embid he finished with 22 points, with 15 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, his lowest scoring since January 15, when he had 19 points against Boston, where Philadelphia also lost.
Read more: Victor Oladipo will make his season debut on Monday against Houston.
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The set of the Florida They are 4 games ahead of their closest rival, which is precisely the Sixers in second place, with a record of 39 wins and 24 losses.
Jimmy Butler stood out for the Heat with 21 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and a block, while Tyler Herro He continued with his great contribution from the substitute bench, with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
Read more: Steve Nash has left the COVID protocols, and will be back with the Nets facing the Celtics
The Heat’s offense and defense are about to take a lot more shape, as it was reported a few hours ago that Victori Oladipo, who hasn’t played in 9 months with a quadriceps tendon injury, will make his season debut on Monday. when they meet Houston.
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