The Sixers won a game Wednesday that they typically never win, in part thanks to Nick Nurse and his coaching staff. Down 51-39 to the Miami Heat at halftime in their play-in game Wednesday, the Sixers looked dead in the water.
The Philadelphia 76ers might have had to move heaven and earth to beat the Miami Heat. However, they’re happy to be finally safe from the uncertainty of exhausting themselves just to play the Boston Celtics in the first round.
At one point, the Philadelphia 76ers were in contention for the second best record in the Eastern Conference standings. But they lost Joel Embiid for a long stretch due to injury.
The 76ers big man appeared on Thursday's episode on FanDuel TV's 'Run it Back." He noted how the Sixers preferred facing the Knicks in the playoffs as it was an easier path than facing the Celtics.
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers had to grind through a play-in game with the Miami Heat to reach the NBA playoffs. Can they do it for a whole series this time?
The Philadelphia 76ers were able to handle business in the NBA Play-In Tournament against the Miami Heat. Playing on their homecourt, Philadelphia won 105-104, earning the No.
The Sixers’ play-in win against the Heat will be remembered as The Nico Batum Game — a performance which perfectly showcased his skill and impact at both ends of the floor.
In the Philadelphia 76ers’ electrifying first-ever NBA play-in game, Joel Embiid emerged as the linchpin in a narrow 105-104 victory against the Miami Heat.
On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers escaped a close-run thing against the Miami Heat, taking home a 105-104 victory thanks in large part to the heroics of proven playoff performer Nicolas Batum.
The Philadelphia 76ers are not going home just yet. After clawing their way back from a double-digit halftime deficit and scoring a 105-104 win at home on Wednesday against the Miami Heat, the Sixers are headed to the 2024 NBA Playoffs proper for a first-round date versus the New York Knicks.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid returned from injury in time for the team's playoff run, beginning with a slim 105-104 play-in victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. However, the NBA's reigning MVP looked far from 100 percent on a night when the team's supporting cast carried much of the weight.
One of the purest shooters in the league, Buddy Hield made NBA history following the season Finale against the Brooklyn Nets. Hield started this season as a Pacer, though midway through the season, he was traded by Indiana to the 76ers.