Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
Broadcast: Peacock (national), NBCSN regionally
This late-season Eastern Conference matchup carries significant playoff implications. The Sixers sit around the No. 7 seed (play-in territory), while the Heat are fighting for the final play-in spot or No. 10 seed. Philadelphia enters with momentum and star power; Miami relies on home-court resilience and veteran savvy despite a recent skid.
Team
Recent Form (Last 5-10 Games)
76ers (6-4 in last 10; 4-1 in last 5):
Mar 28: W 118-114 @ CHA
Mar 25: W 157-137 vs CHI
Mar 23: L 103-123 vs OKC
Mar 21: W 126-116 @ UTA
Mar 19: W 139-118 @ SAC
Philadelphia is riding a two-game win streak and has looked explosive offensively when healthy, averaging high-120s in recent wins.
Heat (4-6 in last 10; 1-4 in last 5):
Mar 27: L 128-149 @ CLE
Mar 25: W 120-103 @ CLE
Mar 23: L 111-136 vs SAS
Mar 21: L 122-123 @ HOU
Recent prior: Mixed results with defensive lapses.
Miami has struggled lately, particularly on the road and against stronger offenses, but remains dangerous at home.
Injury Report
Philadelphia 76ers:
Johni Broome (PF) – OUT (right knee surgery recovery)
Tyrese Maxey (PG) – Questionable (right finger tendon strain; day-to-day)
Kelly Oubre Jr. (SF) – Questionable (left elbow sprain)
Joel Embiid (C) and Paul George (PF) – Expected available (Embiid recently returned from oblique strain)
Miami Heat:
Norman Powell (SG) – Questionable/GTD (back spasms/illness)
Terry Rozier (PG) – OUT (not with team/personal reasons)
Other key rotation players generally available.
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Injuries could impact guard play and depth significantly, especially if Maxey or Powell sit.
Key Player Matchups to Watch
Joel Embiid vs. Bam Adebayo (C/PF battle): Embiid’s size and scoring vs. Adebayo’s elite defense/rebounding. This interior clash often decides pace and efficiency.
Tyrese Maxey (if active) vs. Tyler Herro (PG/SG): Maxey’s speed and shooting vs. Herro’s playmaking and scoring bursts.
Paul George vs. Miami’s wings (e.g., Jaime Jaquez Jr. or fill-ins): George’s versatility on both ends could exploit any Heat defensive gaps.
Rebounding/Second-Chance Points: Heat have shown strength on the glass; Sixers must limit Miami’s offensive rebounds.
Sixers’ star trio (when healthy) gives them a clear talent edge, but Heat’s team defense and home energy can neutralize mismatches.
Series History (2025-26 Season & Recent)
2025-26: 1-1 (Nov 23: Heat 127-117 win in PHI; Feb 26: Sixers 124-117 win in PHI).
All-time: Heat lead 76-68 (regular season).
The teams split their first two meetings this year; the Heat hold the season-series tiebreaker edge entering this finale.
Recent trends favor the home team in these matchups, but Philadelphia has looked stronger lately.
Betting Trends
Heat are 1-4 SU and 2-3 ATS in last 5; totals have gone Over in 4 of last 5 Heat games.
Sixers are 3-2 SU in last 5 and strong ATS as slight road favorites historically.
Heat perform better at home but have been inconsistent lately (strong rebounding/defense edge).
Sixers have covered in several recent road games when stars are active.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Sixers – 2.5
Miami Heat 246.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, March 29, 2026
