The Philadelphia 76ers averted falling right into a 3-0 sequence gap on Friday night time, defeating the Miami Warmth, 99-79 in Sport 3, bringing one of the best of seven sequence to 2-1 in favor of the Warmth.
Middle Joel Embiid returned to the lineup, giving the Sixers a much-needed increase. Embiid completed with 18 factors and 11 rebounds within the Sport 3 victory. The 2022 MVP candidate missed the primary two video games of the Miami sequence after struggling a light concussion and orbital fracture in Sport 6 of Philadelphia’s first-round sequence towards the Toronto Raptors.
Additionally coping with a torn ligament in his proper thumb, Embiid was listed as ‘out’ forward of Sport 3. Nevertheless, early on Friday, Embiid cleared concussion protocols and took part in shoot-around earlier than being inserted into the beginning lineup.
Ahead Danny Inexperienced and guard Tyrese Maxey completed with 17 factors apiece, capturing a mixed 12-for-15 from three.
Level guard James Harden was 1-of-7 from 3-point vary and shot solely 36.4% from the sector, however completed with 17 factors, going 8-for-8 from the free-throw line.
In the meantime, the Sixers held the Warmth to only 35.1% capturing from the sector and 23.3% from 3-point vary.
Warmth Ahead Jimmy Butler led the crew in scoring, ending with 33 factors, 9 rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Guard Tyler Herro was the one different Warmth participant to complete in double-figures, scoring 14 factors whereas including 4 rebounds and an help within the loss.
The Sixers will try and even up the sequence at two video games apiece on Sunday after they host the Warmth for Sport 4 at 8 p.m. EST.
