Heat rally late to beat 76ers, 119-109 Monday
PUBLISHED Mar 30, 2026, 11:31 PM ET
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MIAMI — The Miami Heat rallied to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109 Monday night, executing a 14-0 closing run; Tyler Herro scored 30 points and Bam Adebayo added 23 points with 16 rebounds while Pelle Larsson had 20 points and a career-high 10 rebounds. The victory moved Miami to 40-36 and kept realistic play-in hopes alive, while Philadelphia fell to 41-34; Tyrese Maxey posted 23 points and nine assists, and the Sixers described the late loss as slipping "through our hand" with seven regular-season games remaining.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Early season: Eastern Conference race develops with multiple teams vying for play-in and seeding.
- Saturday (prior): Philadelphia beat Charlotte in a close, playoff-like game (reported).
- Prior to Monday: Miami had lost seven of eight games (reported in coverage).
- Monday night: Heat rallied with a 14-0 run to beat the 76ers 119-109 in Miami.
- Aftermath: Miami moved to 40-36, Philadelphia to 41-34; both teams focus on final seven games.
News Intelligence
- The Heat's comeback win keeps the Eastern Conference race exciting. If you're a basketball fan, this adds suspense to the season's final stretch. Check the NBA schedule to catch the remaining games.
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The Miami Heat benefited by improving their playoff positioning and preserving realistic play-in hopes with a 119-109 victory, boosting team momentum and maintaining contention late in the regular season.
The Philadelphia 76ers suffered a late-game collapse that threatens seeding and highlights concerns about closing out games with seven regular-season contests remaining.
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