On May 3, Beijing time, the 76ers lost 92-106 away to the Heat, and fell behind 0-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Embiid and Lowry missed the game due to injury. Harden had 16 points, nine rebounds and five assists, just four points in the second half. The 76ers led the Heat by one point at the end of the first half. In the second half, the Heat performed better, widening the point gap, and finally won the 76ers at home. Adebayor had 24 points and 12 rebounds. The 76ers felt cold on the outside, shooting 6-of-34 from three-point range.
Statistics
76ers: Harris 27 points and 6 rebounds, Harden 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, Maxi 19 points
Heat: Adebayo 24 points and 12 rebounds, Butler 15 points and 9 rebounds, Hiro 25 points, Tucker 10 points and 7 rebounds, Vincent 10 points
Star of the Field: Adebayor
Facing the 76ers without Embiid, Adebayor played well to help the Heat open the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Game tidbits
So well understood! Tucker caused an offensive foul on former teammate Harden!
Harden's three-point shot was pointed to the elbow by Adebayo, the referee did not whistle, and Harden jumped straight to his feet in anger!
Lori was absent from G1 with a hamstring injury, and he looked a little frustrated sitting on the sidelines.
Highlight moments
Harris threw the ball and Jordan Jr. dunked!
Adebayor also responded with an air-to-air dunk!
Butler hit a three-pointer!
Before halftime, Harden threw a shot to help the 76ers take the lead for the first time!
Harden threw the ball and Jordan Jr. dunked!
Vincent played 2+1!
Game review
In the first quarter, Vincent and Adebayor hit a mid-range shot, Jordan Jr. received a dunk in the air, Tucker and Strus hit three consecutive three-pointers, and Butler scored four consecutive points. The Heat hit an 18-6 start. Green hit a three-pointer and Tucker caused an offensive foul on former teammate Harden. Adebayor scored four straight points and Butler hit a three-pointer. Harris received a dunk in the air, Harden scored five points in a row, Sebel and Reid scored consecutive points, and the 76ers responded with an 11-0 wave. Hiro scored five points in a row to end the first quarter to give the Heat a 30-22 lead over the 76ers.
In the second quarter, Hiro hit a layup and scored another three-pointer, Harris scored four straight points and Adebayor scored on a layup. Kolkmaz and Maxi hit consecutive free throws. Oladipo scored on a throw, Tucker and Martin made consecutive layups, and the Heat led by 11 points. Green scored on a layup, Harden scored five straight points and Butler hooked a shot. Harris scored four points in a row, Maxi hit a layup and Harden threw a shot! The 76ers went on an 8-0 run to overtake the Heat by one point. At half-time, the 76ers led the Heat 51-50. In the first half, the 76ers' Harris had 14 points and 4 rebounds, Harden had 12 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, and Maxi had 10 points; the Heat's Adebayo had 12 points and 8 rebounds, Butler had 11 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals, and Hiro had 12 points.
Easy side to fight again, Maxi threw a score, and Jordan Jr. took a dunk in the air. Butler scored on the board and Tucker hit a three-pointer to tie the two sides at 55. Maxie hit a mid-range shot, Vincent hit a three-pointer, Adebayo dunked and hit another hit, Tucker scored on a layup, Vincent hit a mid-range shot, and the Heat blasted a wave of 10-0. Harris scored five straight points to break the 76ers' near-three-minute scoring drought. Vincent scored 2+1, Hiro scored five points in a row, and the Heat stretched the point difference to 10 points. Harden threw a score, and the third quarter ended, and the Heat led the 76ers 80-72.
In the final quarter, Oladipo scored from the middle, and Hiro and Maxi soared three points. Harris scored on a layup, Hiro threw a shot, Martin scored on a layup, Adebayor scored on a layup, Hiro hit a three-pointer, and the Heat were already 21 points ahead. The 76ers missed a three-point shot, and the game quickly lost suspense. With less than five minutes left in the game, the 76ers replaced the main player. In the end, the Heat beat the 76ers at home to take a 1-0 lead on aggregate.
Both sides started
76ers: Maxi, Harden, Green, Harris, Jordan Jr
Heat: Vincent, Strus, Butler, Tucker, Adebayor