PJ Tucker was the first one on the board in Game 4, with the Heat starting aggressive after an impotent Game 3 performance. The Heat looked goof from three with Tucker and Strus all delivering early, but Philly kept pace with the Heat thanks to some strong interior play by Embiid. Miami struggled to guard Embiid who had 8 points in the first five minutes. Spo went to Oladipo earlier than usual, who had an immediate impact played aggressively, and found creative ways to get to the free-throw line. Miami spent a lot of time at the free-throw line going 8/10, but would spend the last minute and a half of the first going back and forth with Philly, but would go into the second quarter down two.
Philly ties series, beat Heat 116-108
