PHILADELPHIA — Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 101-99 win over the the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night at Wells Fargo Center to snap a four-game losing skid. The Heat closed its three-game trip at 1-2 and now returns to Miami to open a season-long six-game homstand on Wednesday with another matchup against the 76ers:
Following Saturday’s loss in Charlotte, a frustrated Jimmy Butler made it clear he was “tired of losing.” So Butler turned his play up a notch and led the Heat to a much-needed win.
Butler was sensational, finishing Monday’s victory with 23 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and four steals in 32 minutes.