Overview
- Philadelphia closed on an 8-0 run to secure a 124-117 result, pushing its lead over Miami to 2.5 games and tying the season series 1-1.
- Tyrese Maxey became the franchise leader in made three-pointers, passing Allen Iverson, and finished with 28 points, 11 assists and five steals.
- Joel Embiid, listed as probable with right knee recovery and right shin soreness, delivered 26 points and 11 rebounds, played through visible discomfort with managed minutes, and buried a late corner three.
- Kelly Oubre Jr. added 21 points with clutch fourth-quarter triples, while VJ Edgecombe contributed 19 points and eight rebounds.
- Roster notes shaped rotations: Paul George remained suspended, Johni Broome is out with a meniscus tear and scheduled for surgery, MarJon Beauchamp was doubtful, and Miami listed Nikola Jovic out with Davion Mitchell questionable as Tyler Herro played.