On May 3, Beijing time, the first game of the 76ers Heat series, Embiid hung up the exemption card because of concussion, and Jordan Jr. entered the starting lineup. While the lack of Embiid had a huge impact on both ends of philadelphia, the 76ers still came up with a one-point lead in the first half despite trailing by 14 points at one point.
In the first quarter, Philadelphia did not adapt to the new lineup at all, the Heat blasted 25-11 to easily establish a double-digit advantage, although the 76ers then responded to the 11-0 small climax, but the first quarter ended, the Heat still took an eight-point lead. Without Embiid, Adebayor benefited the most, sending 10 points and 7 boards in the first quarter, and Harden Harden scored 5 points and 3 assists on 1-of-4 shooting in the quarter.
In the second quarter, Hiro threw a shot, Harris turned to jump, Hiro borrowed the cover to score three points, and then assisted Adebayor's layup, Harris returned to the color in mid-range again. Oladipo threw a throw, Harris made a self-throw to complete the layup, Tucker also played a second offense, and then Martin countered a dragon European step layup to stop the 76ers.
After the timeout, Hiro continued to hit and throw, Harden chased the three-pointer, and the next leg easily reached the basket to score points. After Butler's quick attack, Harris responded quickly 2+1. In the final stage, Maxi Lightning broke through the layup, Harden threw a throw to help Philadelphia complete the rebound, and at the end of the half, Philadelphia led 51-50.
Throughout the first half, Harris cut 14 points and 4 boards, Harden sent 12 points, 6 boards and 3 assists on 4-of-9 shooting, and Maxi also scored 10 points. On the Heat side, Butler had 11 points, Adebayor had 12 points, eight boards and three assists, and Hiro had 12 points.