Overview

• The Miami Heat secured a 117-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, handing Philadelphia its 12th consecutive loss this season.
• Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins were unavailable for Miami due to injuries, but Kel’el Ware stepped up with 19 points and a career-high 17 rebounds.
• Tyler Herro returned from a thigh contusion to contribute 20 points, continuing his strong offensive season for the Heat.
• The 76ers, missing key players like Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George, are employing a tanking strategy to improve their draft lottery odds.
• The Heat now prepare for a critical play-in tournament matchup against the Chicago Bulls, with Bam Adebayo cleared to return and Wiggins listed as questionable.