Reporting from Philadelphia
Joel Embiid returned after missing the first two games of the series and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied past the Miami Heat in Game 3 (79-99).
The big man of the Sixers went for 18 points and 11 rebounds in the contest. Tyrese Maxey had 21 points for the winners, all of them in the second half. Danny Green added 21 as well, hitting 7 three-pointers (7-9).
On the other hand, Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 33 points for the losing squad, while Tyler Herro added 14 off the bench.
The Sixers were in control for the majority of the night and outscored the Heat 14-31 in the fourth to cruise to the victory.
Despite the loss, Miami still leads the playoff series 2-1. Game 4 will take place on Sunday at Wells Fargo Center.
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