Los Miami Heat They won by a resounding 106-92 at Philadelphia 76ers to take a 1-0 lead in the semifinals from NBA Eastern Conferenceby making the most of the Cameroonian’s loss due to injury Joel Embiidwho will not return before the third meeting.
Tyler Herro dominated with 25 points and four triples, supported by a double-double of 24 points and twelve rebounds from Bam Adebayoin a match in which James Harden failed to lead 76ers before the drop of Emboliteand did not exceed 16 points.
The solidity and organization of the Heat triumphed again against some 76ers who lost nine times out of fifteen this year when they couldn’t count on Embolite. The Miami bench, led by Herrodominated (42-21) in a duel in which Jimmy Butlerformer of the 76erscontributed fifteen points, with nine rebounds and three assists.
It was Tobias Harriswith 27 points and six rebounds, in leading some 76ers in which Harden contributed 16 points, nine rebounds and five assists, going from more to less.
The setback demonstrated once again the weight of Embolite for the team of Doc Rivers. The pivot was forced to give up this series start due to a fracture of the orbit and a slight concussion.
He was injured in the sixth game of the series won 4-2 against the Toronto Raptorsin a crash in which he arrived already dragging some problems in the ligaments of a finger.
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