A second-round matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat is set to take place. We explore three big questions and a prediction.
All first-round series in the Eastern Conference Playoffs have ended. The higher seeds prevailed as the four bottom seeds were eliminated. The next matchup in the East is going to be a heavy-weight fight between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat.
The one-seed Miami Heat were able to defeat the Atlanta Hawks in five games. Philly is going to face a tough and pesky defense. Miami is full of unselfish players who want to win more than anything. That is what Heat culture has been built upon.
Philadelphia had a little scare in their series vs. the Raptors. The 76ers held a 3-0 lead before losing two consecutive games. They were able to get that fourth and final win, with an impressive 132-97 victory in Game 6.
The Miami Heat are a team looking to get back to championship form, while the 76ers are still trying to get over the hump and get out of the second round. Will Joel Embid and James Harden elevate their play to get past Miami, or are Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo ready to punch their ticket back to the Conference Finals?