Jimmy Butler III had 22 points (12 in the third quarter) and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-103 for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Heat took control with a 22-9 run bridging the first and second quarters and led by as many as 18.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points (14 in the paint) and 9 rebounds.
For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey scored 34 points, and Danny Green went 1 for 9 from 3. Tobias Harris had 21 points and 4 steals. James Harden had 20 points and 9 assists. The 76ers had 3 20-point scorers.
The Heat shot 51.3% from the field and 48.3% from 3 to the 76ers’ 45.2% and 26.7%. They outscored the 76ers 52-19 off the bench. Georges Niang fouled out.