The Miami Heat’s depth has disappeared
Most of the talk surrounding Games 1 and 2 between the Heat and Sixers revolved around Miami’s overwhelming depth and Philly’s lack thereof. However, in Games 3 and 4, that has been the true difference.
In Games 1 and 2, the Heat’s bench averaged 47 points. In Games 3 and 4, Miami’s bench only averaged 26 points. The Heat’s huge advantage was no longer much of an advantage. And with Joel Embiid coming back, that advantage was virtually eliminated.
If the Heat is going to get back on track in Game 5, there’s no question that their bench is going to have to step up, and probably in a big way. Even more so if Kyle Lowry is going to continue to look hobbled if he even suits up for Game 5.