Jimmy Butler leads Heat to 101-99 victory over 76ers

Jimmy Butler leads Heat to 101-99 victory over 76ers, snapping 4-game losing streak

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Jimmy Butler's reverse layup helped the Miami Heat snap a four-game losing streak against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Butler had 23 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists, and four steals, almost securing a triple-double.

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James Harden missed a chance to win the game for the 76ers with a missed 3-pointer at the buzzer.

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With a strong defensive performance, the Heat created 18 turnovers to add to their victory against the 76ers.

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The Heat got 13 points from Bam Adebayo and 14 from Gabe Vincent in their victory against the 76ers, where Jimmy Butler's 23 points led the team.

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Joel Embiid led all scorers with 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Harden finished with 20 points and 12 assists.

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Miami Heat had an 11-point advantage before Philadelphia 76ers staged a vigorous comeback.

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The 76ers missed several layups and struggled with sloppy play, according to coach Doc Rivers.

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Miami's Kyle Lowry missed his ninth straight game with knee soreness, and there is no timetable for his return.

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The 76ers face an incredibly daunting March schedule, with 17 games in 31 days, including 12 on the road and four sets of games on consecutive nights.

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