【Event Name】Heat vs. 76ers
【Event Classification】NBA play-offs
【Start time】2024-04-18 07:00:00
In the NBA regular season on April 15, the 76ers defeated the Nets 107-86 at home. After this game, the 76ers won eight in a row, and their record soared from 39-35 to 47-35, ranking seventh in the East. Embiid, the team's key player, was sidelined due to injury, but the rest of the players performed well and showed a strong overall strength.
In the upcoming playoff first round, the 76ers will play the Heat at home. The 76ers are currently in good form and are expected to extend their winning streak in the play-offs and advance to the playoffs.
Again, however, according to the record, the 76ers have only finished seventh in the East this season, the team's lowest regular season standings since 2018. Previously, between 2018 and 2023, the 76ers ranked sixth in the East in 2020 and finished in the top half of the East for the other four seasons.
The Miami Heat had a stellar regular season this season, and although they ranked 21st in the league in offensive efficiency, they ranked 5th in defensive efficiency, reflecting the team's effort and strength on the defensive end. In the end, the Heat finished the regular season with a 46-36 record and finished 8th in the Eastern Conference.
Next, the Heat will face a crucial playoff stage. They will travel to take on the Philadelphia 76ers at 7 a.m. on Thursday. This play-off will be crucial for both sides, as the winner will qualify for the playoffs. The Heat's defensive prowess will play a key role in this game, and their performance on the offensive end will determine the outcome of the game.