Heat travel to Philadelphia after Maxey's 54-point outburst
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Philadelphia — The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Miami Heat on Sunday after Tyrese Maxey scored 54 points in a 123-114 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks this week. The Sixers are 9-6 overall and 8-6 against Eastern Conference teams, while Miami is 10-6 and leads the NBA with 30.6 assists per game. Miami beat the Chicago Bulls 143-107 in Friday’s NBA Cup game, with Kel’el Ware and Keshad Johnson among top contributors. Paul George and Tyrese Maxey remain focal scorers. Norman Powell left the Bulls game with a reported left groin issue. Based on 9 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Tyrese Maxey scored 54 points in the 76ers’ 123-114 overtime win over the Bucks.
- 2. Multiple outlets published previews noting the 76ers would host the Heat at 1 p.m. EST on Sunday.
- 3. Miami defeated the Chicago Bulls 143-107 in an NBA Cup game on Friday.
- 4. Keshad Johnson recorded his first career double-double; Kel'el Ware contributed 20 points and 14 rebounds for Miami.
- 5. Norman Powell left the Bulls game with a reported strained left groin and was listed questionable.
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