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Heat travel to Philadelphia after Maxey's 54-point outburst

PUBLISHED Nov 22, 2025, 3:40 AM ET

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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.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Tyrese Maxey scored 54 points in the 76ers’ 123-114 overtime win over the Bucks.
Multiple outlets published previews noting the 76ers would host the Heat at 1 p.m. EST on Sunday.
Miami defeated the Chicago Bulls 143-107 in an NBA Cup game on Friday.
Keshad Johnson recorded his first career double-double; Kel'el Ware contributed 20 points and 14 rebounds for Miami.
Norman Powell left the Bulls game with a reported strained left groin and was listed questionable.

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Who Benefited

The Miami Heat benefited from roster depth and strong role-player performances in the 143-107 NBA Cup win, while the Philadelphia 76ers carried offensive momentum after Tyrese Maxey’s 54-point performance ahead of the scheduled meeting.

Who Impacted

Norman Powell experienced an injury scare leaving the Bulls game with a reported left-groin issue, and teams coping with injuries suffered reduced rotation options and potential short-term performance impacts.

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