In a pivotal NBA SoFi PlayIn game, the Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the Miami Heat, battling for the #7 seed in the Eastern Conference. The game, highlighted by significant performances and key moments, was tightly contested. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey led the charge for the Sixers, with Embiid making crucial baskets and Maxey impressing with a self-assisted layup. The Heat, with notable contributions from Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, maintained a competitive stance throughout the game. A memorable moment occurred when Caleb Martin of the Heat missed two free throws, triggering a promotional event that awarded free chicken to Sixers fans, which coincided with a 9-0 run by the Sixers, shifting the momentum of the game. The Sixers managed to erase a 14-point deficit, tying the game in a dramatic fashion. At one point, the Heat led 59-47 in the 3rd quarter, but the Sixers took their first lead of the second half at 79-76. The score after three quarters was Heat 74, Sixers 69.
BUCKLE UP. https://t.co/StcDeEDm3o https://t.co/Ma4ckstSJS
TYRESE MAXEY OH MY GOODNESS https://t.co/N8sU9iLYd8
Nic Batum CONNECTS on the three to give the Sixers the lead π― He is 5-of-7 from downtown! https://t.co/SFNkguHL7j
Joel Embiid's first three of the night is a clutch one π― (via @NBA) https://t.co/awVqaxkr1k
Embiid for 3β£ and we're tied! (π½οΈ: @NBA) https://t.co/lh8YOH8ZSU
76ers with their first lead of the second half at 79-76 with 8:58 to play.
SICK NIC!
WE GOT A TIE GAME IN PHILLY. (π₯: @NBA) https://t.co/d2evulWtz0
Batum's fourth 3. 76ers lead for the first time since the final minute of the 1st quarter.
You gotta watch your back when Jimmy Butler is around π π₯ @MiamiHEAT https://t.co/os1QaSwuve
Embiid sinks the triple to tie things up in Philly! πΏ https://t.co/9PcNKwRFm3
How did this possibly go in? π² Only Tyrese Maxey will know! https://t.co/qBZPQC7uQP
The Sixers are refusing to win this game
Tyrese Maxey with the assist to ... himself?! π€― https://t.co/7XOE6Pc2bj
Joel Embiid hits the HUGE three to tie the game as the Sixers erase a 14-point deficit π https://t.co/UY3RJP09sx
The moment this game changed for the Sixers iykyk π https://t.co/3Ms0lffIDn
Heat are going to have to get to 100 points to win because Sixers havenβt even played their best offense yet. Starting to click
Righty layup β‘οΈ lefty layup Just how Tyrese Maxey drew it up π (via @NBA) https://t.co/TSvIW7hJA4
Hold on tight Sixers fans! https://t.co/VaMQtWzoWZ
Embiid is fully cooked out there
After 3: Heat 74, Sixers 69 Philly follows a 39-point first half with a 30-point third quarter β in part because it went from 12 first half turnovers to 2 of them in the third. Jimmy Butler has 17 for Miami & Tyrese Maxey has 13 for Philly. Joel Embiid has 12 & 11 on 3-for-12.
How did Tyrese Maxey make this? π€― He switched finishing hands in midair π± Sixers and Heat are battling for the #7 seed in the #SoFiPlayIn on ESPN! https://t.co/M5Wq1Vw4jy
Tyrese Maxey somehow finishes the lay! π₯ https://t.co/AkyAtuY5ak
Mike Breen is comedy π€£ https://t.co/YSlQlBkIcg
Caleb Martin missed both free throws, meaning Sixers fans win free chicken. Immediately after, Philly went on a 9-0 run. https://t.co/w0suMoInOj
This finish by Tyrese Maxey π² https://t.co/9cHLWK2EGj
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Sixers fans got HYPE for free chicken π https://t.co/hrtIALxRgJ
Jimmy Butler leading the charge for the @MiamiHEAT on ESPN! #SoFiPlayIn action is live... winner secures the #7 seed in the East! https://t.co/3aVa8WeYMG
We've got a game in Philly π (via @sixers) https://t.co/qtgWABliy7
BATUM BALL. https://t.co/IXLbEErRjU
We've got a game in Philly π (via @sixers) https://t.co/GOpDl99e42
And here comes the Sixers. π They cut their 12-point deficit down to 3. π₯ (π₯: @NBA) https://t.co/D6HVihdEvJ
Buddy Hield for 3β£! 8-0 run for Philly on ESPN πΏ https://t.co/0J7ZkhzHzf
Caleb Martin misses BOTH! FREE CHICKEN FOR PHILLY FANS π https://t.co/luRvmZqWWe
HI3LD! https://t.co/DASr2xhfzO
Caleb Martin missed two free throws to give Sixers fans free chicken π https://t.co/Q2WG0G7Rkp
76ers fans go wild for free chicken π Caleb Martin missed both of his free throw attempts, which hit the requirements for a promo in the arena. https://t.co/XyGQATE3ms
ππ 5 piece then 5 point swing https://t.co/rZtZzpNVO3
"Alright, it's that time for chicken! Free chicken!" (Caleb Martin misses the free throw) "YES!" π https://t.co/QxeOJsVOAQ
FREE CHICKEN MIGHT HAVE JUST SAVED THE SIXERS SEASON https://t.co/lygahjQGo7
Bricken for chicken saving the Sixers season?
Sixers bettors rn: https://t.co/wdXvEQgpJA
The night Bricken for Chicken saved the Sixers season.
FREE CHICKEN MOMENTUM IS REAL! https://t.co/ssbieXq1Jf
The Sixers are starting to show some life
Bam is making plays in the #SoFiPlayIn π€ https://t.co/RQazkWaQff https://t.co/ku6SBXLUtj
Regular Season Miami Heat and Playoffs Miami Heat https://t.co/FCyq27EK1O
Bam Adebayo SWATS it away π« Heat lead Sixers 59-47 in the 3rd quarter on ESPN! https://t.co/l0xcad2uOf
SEND IT BACK BAM https://t.co/WiKZOewsDd
Joel Embiid gets to the cup for the finish on #PhantomCam πͺ Heat lead Sixers in the 3rd quarter during the #SoFiPlayIn on ESPN! https://t.co/6agTo4y5il
Joel Embiid gets to the cup for the finish on #PhantomCam πͺ Heat lead Sixers in the 3rd quarter during the #SoFiPlayIn! https://t.co/tLYQh27bXq