Philadelphia 76ers – Miami Heat: Top-6 race on the line
Big night ahead: the 76ers and Heat are separated by just 1.5 games in the East, Philly sitting 6th and Miami 8th. The Heat took the first meeting (127-117) and can grab the tiebreaker with a win tonight — that would shove them closer to sixth. The Sixers need to build some breathing room or this finish will get messy.
Philadelphia 76ers: go for a third straight win 
The 76ers have steadied after a wobble, posting back-to-back wins over the Wolves (135-108) and Pacers (135-114). That’s a long way from the four-game skid that bookended the All-Star break. That slump, plus strong runs from Cleveland and Boston, means Philly’s fighting to lock down a top-6 spot rather than chasing second like they might’ve a few weeks ago.
This game against Miami is huge in the run-in: lose and the Heat swing level with you in the standings and take the head-to-head tiebreak — which could decide things if both teams finish with the same record. So yeah: a win is mandatory. Lose tonight and the late-season ride just got bumpier.
INJURY REPORT : Paul George (OUT) – Joel Embiid (probable)
Miami Heat: bounce back from a stumble 
Heat’s goal is simple — make the playoffs outright. With 23 games left they sit 1.5 games off the top 6, a gap you can close if form holds. Apart from the stumble against the Bucks (117-126), Miami have won three of their last four, including statement wins over the Hawks (128-97) and Grizzlies (136-120).
On the road in Philly they bring the league’s second-best attack. Scoring 120.0 points per game, Spoelstra’s crew can explode for massive outputs. But the Sixers can run hot too, especially if Joel Embiid suits up.
INJURY REPORT : Nikola Jovic (OUT) – Davion Mitchell (questionable)
Probable starters
Philadelphia 76ers : Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr, Kawhi Leonard, John Collins, Brook Lopez
Miami Heat : Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert
NBA Prediction Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat
Over 236.5 points
Philadelphia have scored 135 points in each of their last two games, and Miami boast the league’s second-best offence. Put those together and you should get a fast, high-scoring clash. Stakes are high and both teams will come ready to push the pace.
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