Sixers coach Nick Nurse is hopeful that center Joel Embiid will play against the Miami Heat in the Play-In Tournament. Embiid's participation in practice and his dominant performance are crucial for the team's success against the Heat.
The Sixers are also preparing for the Heat 's 2-3 zone and the threat of"Playoff Jimmy" Butler, who has built a postseason reputation and resents the team's decision to trade him.
That’s a good thing for the Sixers, who would have a tough time defeating the Heat without the 7-foot-2, 280-pounder. Sixers Hall of Famer Allen Iverson showed how to lead a team to the NBA Finals. Nick Nurse is taking notes.and shoot well against the Heat’s zone defense. That’s easier than it sounds, considering they’ve struggled against Miami’s 2-3 zone, an approach that is tactically different from those of other squads.
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