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Somehow someway the Philadelphia 76ers came back to beat the Miami Heat 105-104 in the first play-in game in the Eastern Conference. The Sixers were able to overcome a first half where they committed 12 turnovers and hit just 3 threes on 18 attempts.

Segment 1: THREE BIG THINGS: 1) I don't believe what I just saw the Sixers team in the first half somehow pulled out a victory in the second-half! 2) Nico Batum save to the Sixers from having to play a 2nd Play-In game. 3) Finally hitting outside shots. Sixers were 3-18 from three early in the 3rd quarter, but bounced back to hit 9-of-15 down the stretch.

Segment 2: Nico is the shining example of why depth is so crucial for this Sixers team.

Segment 3: Oubre clutch again down the stretch hitting shots and Free Throws.

The 76ers closed out their regular season with an 8 game-winning streak after beating the Brooklyn Nets 107-86, but despite their late season push, they can't crawl out of the NBA's play in tournament. The Sixers will host the Miami Heat Wednesday night at 7:00 for the rights to the 7th seed and advance to take on the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Segment 1: THREE BIG THINGS: Well, if you’re going to be in the NBA's playing tournament you might as well be the hottest team in the NBA. 2. Tobias Harris stepping up towards the end of the season to look like a solid 4th scorer behind Kelly Oubre, Tyrese Maxey & joel Embiid. 3. Joel Embid sat out today for “precautionary reasons”



Segment 2: Doc Rivers is the only Bucks head coaches this season to finish with a sub .500 record. Adrian Grifin (30-13), Joe Prunty (2-1) Doc Rivers (17-19). One good thing about the bucks losing is that they fall behind the New York Knicks who are now the two seed in the Eastern Conference. If the Sixers beat the heat Wednesday night, they'll play the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs.



Segment 3: Embiid Sharing the basketball this season before and after his injury. Nick nurse trusting the end of the bench guys to give you substantial minutes in the final weeks of the regular season.