The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Miami Heat on Monday in another crucial Eastern Conference showdown. Philly (41-33) looks to move into the No. 6 spot and an outright playoff berth with a win. The 76ers will try to secure an important season series edge against the Heat (39-36), who remain in contention for a guaranteed postseason ticket.
The Heat head into the showdown looking to end a two-game slump. Despite the back-to-back losses, they remain three games behind the Atlanta Hawks (42-33), who currently hold the coveted No. 6 spot. Miami will host Philly less than 24 hours after a 135-118 defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Odds
Moneyline: 76ers (-136) vs. Heat (+116)
Odds: 76ers (-2.5 -105) vs. Heat (+2.5 -115)
Total (O/U): 76ers (o246.5 -109) vs. Heat (u246.5 -110)
Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game.
76ers vs Heat Injury Reports
76ers Injury Report
Tyrese Maxey, who recently returned from a multi-game absence due to a finger strain, has been cleared to play. Johni Broome is out with a right knee injury.
Heat Injury Report
The Heat have not yet submitted an injury report following Sunday’s loss to the Pacers. Norman Powell, who did not play against the Pacers, remains day-to-day due to an illness. Terry Rozier has not been with the team in months.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Starting Lineups
76ers
PG: Tyrese Maxey | SG: VJ Edgecombe | SF: Paul George | PF: Dominick Barlow | C: Joel Embiid
Heat
PG: Tyler Herro | PG: Davion Mitchell | SG: Norman Powell | SF: Andrew Wiggins | C: Bam Adebayo
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Prediction
In the last meeting between the two teams in late February, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid combined for 54 points, 15 assists and 15 rebounds to lead Philly to a 124-117 win.
Embiid and Maxey, who have been elite since returning from injuries, are available. The in-form duo carried the 76ers to a 118-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Eastern Conference’s hottest team this month.
The Heat are at home and desperate to end their slide, but the 76ers look poised to leave South Beach with a win.
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