Tyrese Maxey propelled the Philadelphia 76ers (38-30) to a hard-fought 98-91 win over the Miami Heat (37-31). The All-Star point guard scored game-high 30 points and dished out 10 assists.
Kelly Oubre Jr. also made significant contributions with 22 points and 11 rebounds, providing valuable support for the Sixers in a tightly contested game.
The matchup marked Kyle Lowry’s first game against his former team, the Miami Heat, since being traded in January. The veteran guard scored 16 points and made crucial plays down the stretch to secure the win for Philadelphia.
Despite a strong effort from Bam Adebayo, who recorded 20 points and 13 rebounds, the Heat fell short in their comeback bid. Terry Rozier added 20 points and eight assists.
Miami mounted a spirited rally and tied the game in the fourth quarter, but the Sixers responded with composure to seal the victory.
