Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers 5/12/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals will take place Thursday night as the Miami Heat go back to Philadelphia to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. Miami comes into game six up 3-2 in the series following a 35 point blowout win in game five. Offensively Miami was dominant making 53.6% of their shots and 39.4% from beyond the arc to score 120 total points including 64 in the second half.

Jimmy Butler led the way from Miami as one of five starters in double figures with 23 points and nine rebounds in 35 minutes on the floor. Maxi Strus Chipped in 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Gabe Vincent added a third mass 15 points in 28 minutes. Victor Oladipo Led the way for the Miami reserves with 13 points off the bench.

The Philadelphia 76ers limp back home for game six after being on the wrong side of a blowout in game five. Offensively Philadelphia was terrible making only 36.5% of their shots in 28.1% from beyond the arc, while turning the ball over 16 times in the last.

Scoring champion Joel Embiid led the way for Philadelphia with 17 points and five rebounds in 33 minutes on the floor. James Harden chipped in 14 points and Tobias Harris added twelve points as the only other Philadelphia player in double figures.