The Sixers and Miami Heat (34-31) will take the floor Friday 11:30 AM AEDT separated by 2.0 games in the standings. The Sixers are holding down sixth-place in the Eastern Conference, while Miami is tied for seventh. The Sixers have claimed two of the three prior meetings between the clubs, and, with a victory, the finale of the season series, could secure an important tiebreaker for playoff seeding.
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So far, the home team has prevailed in each of this season’s three clashes between the Sixers and Miami. The Sixers earned victories of 103-97 and 104-102 at The Center on February 3rd (AEDT) and February 15th (AEDT), respectively. The Heat, on the other hand, edged the Sixers 102-101 just a week ago, on February 28th (AEDT).
The lasting impression from last Wednesday's hard-fought battle at American Airlines Arena? Dwyane Wade jumping in the Wayback Machine, and taking over the fourth quarter. He posted 15 of his season-best 27 points in the frame and sunk the game-winner with 5.9 seconds to go.
Joel Embiid has admitted to not being thrilled with his level of play as of late, but in two head-to-head confrontations with Miami 7-footer Hassan Whiteside, he’s had success. Embiid has averaged 23.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.8 blocks against Whiteside. Whiteside has posted 14.0 points, 11.9 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 1.7 blocks versus Embiid.
Heat vs 76ers: Live stream, time, network
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Tip-off time : 11:30 am AEDT, Friday 9 March 2018
TV : N/A
Location : American Airlines Arena, Miami FL
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Coach Brown talks about the importance of today's game.
"Still what’s most important is playing good basketball and growing in the areas that we know need growth.” pic.twitter.com/2fIYdfnppa
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 8, 2018
The Big Dipper was a monster.
50 years ago today, Wilt Chamberlain began his record streak of nine consecutive triple-doubles.
— Sixers History (@SixersHistory) March 8, 2018
The Big Dipper delivered 13 points, 24 rebounds, and 10 assists vs. Boston to start the incredible run. (@sixers won 101-96) pic.twitter.com/2v0pAsNAwR
Heat starters announced:
Tonight's #HEATVICE starters vs the Sixers pic.twitter.com/gM05gnNf4M
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 8, 2018
Simmo showing his range.
Ben Simmons hits a hook shot... from nearly half court. #NBARooks pic.twitter.com/fmMixxaRWj
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) March 9, 2018
Sixers' starers announced:
Tonight's starting line-up vs @MiamiHEAT presented by @DraftKings pic.twitter.com/hb56CIbPHo
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 9, 2018
On time with the start.
Simmons wastes no time!#HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/JcyyOSMqEp
— NBA (@NBA) March 9, 2018
Mama there goes that man again.
There he goes again. pic.twitter.com/Plc8nKlhgw
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 9, 2018
Whiteside tap dancing in the paint.
Hassan showing off that footwork in the paint! pic.twitter.com/iu5lgI7OqT
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 9, 2018
Step back three for #3.
Stepback!
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 9, 2018
👌for3️⃣ pic.twitter.com/Wrgvu78WMv
End of the 1Q: Boxscore
One-point affair after the first 12. pic.twitter.com/4IaI4LfTWU
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 9, 2018
Hassan Whiteside got busy in the first Q.
Hassan went to work on the Sixers in the 1st quarter!
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 9, 2018
8 points on a perfect 4-4 shooting pic.twitter.com/SIFTVIiTW8
"Give me that" - Kelly Olynyk.
K nOpe! pic.twitter.com/0zAULTBDVW
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 9, 2018
Put some sauce on it.
Some extra sauce on that dish. 😟 pic.twitter.com/WzfkoBYFlj
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 9, 2018
HALFTIME:
Heat 53-49 at half
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) March 9, 2018
Halftime stats for the 76ers:
Halftime stats ⤵️
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 9, 2018
Redick 11 PTS
Saric 9 PTS / 3 REB
Embiid 8 PTS / 4 REB
Simmons 8 PTS / 5 AST / 5 REB
Poster Alert!!!
NO STOPPING @YOUNGWHITESIDE! 💪 pic.twitter.com/zR64u1kIIV
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 9, 2018
"Yeah-Nah" - Ben Simmons
Access: Denied. pic.twitter.com/waV1hE53To
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 9, 2018
End of the 3Q.
Crunch time. pic.twitter.com/0CjioxbTZm
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 9, 2018
Another HEAT-Sixers game coming down to the 4th quarter? We know what time it is 👀
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 9, 2018
(HEAT 73, Sixers 74) pic.twitter.com/izeHLHqoTW
A healthy Embiid getting paid.
Joel Embiid has now triggered part one of the minutes criteria of his rookie extension. Embiid has now played in 1,650 minutes for the 2017-18 season. If Embiid played a minimum of 1,650 regular-season minutes in three consecutive seasons during the... https://t.co/jci9InNs5f
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) March 9, 2018
Wade stepping up in the 4th!
#4thQuarterFlash ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/ymgaEHxf9Y
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 9, 2018
Look out Sixers.
#PHIvsMIA: HEAT have outscored the Sixers 15-7 to open the 4th quarter!
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 9, 2018
Miami leading Philly 88-81 with 5:58 left to play.
Dario with the triple. Sixers trying to stay close.
Dario knocks down the triple.
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 9, 2018
88-81, them | 4Q | 5:58
Whiteside too much.
Hassan continuing to be unstoppable! pic.twitter.com/DjFq3hclOu
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 9, 2018
Wade or Flash!
#4thQuarterFlash⚡️#4thQuarterFlash⚡️#4thQuarterFlash⚡️#4thQuarterFlash⚡️#4thQuarterFlash⚡️#4thQuarterFlash⚡️ pic.twitter.com/DvBhVC8A3h
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 9, 2018
Ballgame! End of 4Q:
#HEATwin!
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 9, 2018
Your Miami HEAT earn a huge 108-99 home victory over the Philadelphia 76ers! pic.twitter.com/Z1hpqrhYQw
