‘Not good enough’: Miami Heat scorch punchless Sixers to reach NBA’s last four

Miami’s Jimmy Butler gestures as he runs down the court during the second half of Thursday night’s Game 6 in Philadelphia. Photograph: Matt Slocum/AP

Jimmy Butler knocked Joel Embiid out of the playoffs, then walked over to his former 76ers teammate for a hug and a message.

“‘I’m proud of him. I love him,’” Butler said he told Embiid. “Yes, yes, yes, I still wish I was on his team. I do love the Miami Heat though. I’m glad that I’m here.”