The Sixers fell to a blowout loss Thursday night in their home finale, dropping a 129-101 decision to the Heat at Wells Fargo Center. NoahLevick of NBCSPhilly has the recap:
Tyrese Maxey was the one Sixer out. On Fan Appreciation Night, Maxey took the mic shortly before tip-off, thanked the crowd for its support through the year, and said the Sixers “can’t wait to play in front of the best fans in the world” during the playoffs.
After Embiid posted the Sixers’ first five points, Tobias Harris added the next seven. He profited on an inch-perfect, long-distance James Harden outlet pass and had a quick trigger on a couple of three-point attempts. Though Maxey is often cited as a Sixer who especially benefits from good team pace, Harris is another who tends to enjoy when the team is generating regular transition chances and flowing in the open floor.
Milton hit a step-back, mid-range jumper, but the Sixers’ deficit ballooned with their bench and Harden on the floor. Milton pump faked a three against Miami’s zone and got called for traveling. So did Niang 37 seconds later. Reed turned the ball over trying a tight-window interior pass to McDaniels, leading to a Haywood Highsmith dunk in transition. At that point, the Heat had a 15-2 advantage in points off turnovers.
Milton got an extended run as the Sixers' lead ball handler in the fourth quarter. In 27 minutes, he had 11 points on 4-for-7 shooting and 10 assists. Though the Sixers' perimeter depth has improved from last postseason with Melton now on board, Milton still looks capable of having positive moments offensively and helping Harden to facilitate second-unit offense.The Sixers began the third quarter well.
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