Heat Rally Late to Defeat 76ers 119-109

Tyler Herro scores 30 points as Miami keeps playoff hopes alive

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:35am

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The Miami Heat used a 14-0 run in the final minutes to rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109 on Monday night. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 30 points, while Bam Adebayo added 23 points and 16 rebounds. The 76ers, led by 26 points from Joel Embiid, had rallied from double-digit deficits but couldn't hold on late.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Heat's playoff hopes alive as they try to avoid the play-in tournament, while the 76ers missed an opportunity to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference standings.

The details

Miami opened the second half on a 29-11 run to build a 15-point lead, but the 76ers fought back to tie the game at 101-101 late in the fourth quarter. Philadelphia took a 107-103 lead on a 3-pointer by Embiid, but the Heat scored the next 14 points to pull away for the victory.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Tyler Herro

A guard for the Miami Heat who scored a team-high 30 points in the game.

Bam Adebayo

A forward/center for the Miami Heat who had 23 points and 16 rebounds.

Joel Embiid

A center for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored a game-high 26 points.

Tyrese Maxey

A guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who had 23 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds.

Paul George

A forward for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored 19 points.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to fight and find ways to win close games down the stretch. This was a big victory for us as we push for the playoffs.”

— Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat Forward/Center

What’s next

The 76ers will visit the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, while the Heat will host the Boston Celtics on the same night.

The takeaway

This game showcased the resilience of the Miami Heat, who were able to mount a late comeback to keep their playoff hopes alive. The 76ers, meanwhile, missed an opportunity to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference standings.