With Joel Embiid back in the lineup anchoring a stellar defensive effort which held the Miami Heat to less than 80 points in Game 3, the Sixers notched their first win of the second round, 99-79 on Friday.
That’s five wins down, eleven to go, for those thinking parades.
Tonight marks a pivotal Game 4. Philadelphia has a golden opportunity at home to tie this series up at 2-2. If they cannot accomplish that, they’ll be heading back to South Beach down 3-1 facing elimination in a hostile environment; a monster swing to be sure.