76ers Beat Heat 105-104 at Wells Fargo, Face Knicks Saturday

Apr 17, 2024, 08:00 PM

In a dramatic NBA Play-In Tournament game at the Wells Fargo Center, the Philadelphia 76ers clinched the No. 7 seed by defeating the Miami Heat 105-104. The Sixers overcame a 12-point halftime deficit to secure the win. Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Nicolas Batum contributed significantly with 20 points, including 6 three-pointers. Tyler Herro scored 25 points for the Heat. The Sixers will now face the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 1 scheduled on Saturday at MSG. The Heat, having lost, will face an elimination game for the No. 8 seed.