Summary
Miami Heat-Philadelphia 76ers play-in game was a do-or-play-again-on-Friday game. The Heat took control, forcing Philadelphia into 11 turnovers and a 14-of-42 shooting performance in the first half. Things were looking good for the most annoying team in basketball. Then, Nicolas Batum happened. Heat had a 13-point lead and a comfortable evening in enemy territory before the Sixers came back. With the score tied at 76, Batum hit his fifth three-pointer of the night with just under nine minutes left. Nicolas Batum led the way for the Sixers in a 105-104 win over the Miami Heat. The Frenchman also got a tip-in with just over four minutes to go, keeping Philly in it after Miami had taken an 89-86 lead. Nicolas Batum was ready with the biggest shots and a game-sealing block. Philadelphia is off to the first round against the Knicks thanks to the veteran role player. Miami must win another do-or-die play-in game just for the right to face the nuclear weapon that is Boston Celtics.
