The Philadelphia 76ers, fueled by 23 points from NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid, rallied to beat the Miami Heat 105-104 on Wednesday and book a first-round playoff clash with the New York Knicks. Batum made six of the 76ers’ 12 three-pointers, and 76ers coach Nick Nurse credited his long-range shooting with helping Philadelphia break through against the Miami zone …
One season ago, the Miami Heat posted the top record in the Eastern Conference and advanced to the conference finals before succumbing to the Boston Celtics. “We’re going to do this the hard way.” Spoelstra said he won’t trot out the same starting lineup against Chicago that he did against Atlanta. “I wouldn’t even just say the starters, but who …
MIAMI — Erik Spoelstra hinted at potential lineup changes, but didn’t make any. Miami beat the Chicago Bulls, 102-91, in the Eastern Conference Play-In final behind 31 points from Max Strus — who was a prime candidate to be replaced in the starting lineup for Friday’s game. If he hits two or three, then it can turn into a night …
