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The Nigerian connection came through as the Miami Heat recorded an important victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Miami Heat recorded a 101-99 victory away against the Philadelphia 76ers in the early hours of Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
The Miami Heat came into the game on a four-game losing streak with pressure on Head Coach Erik Spoelstra.
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers
The Miami Heat showed more intensity from the start to establish a six-point lead at the end of the first quarter.
It was more of a contest in the second quarter as the Heat led by forward Jimmy Butler added to their lead.
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The Heat made a comeback in the third quarter cutting the lead down to six going to the final stretch.
It was a defensive masterclass from both sides in the fourth quarter as the Heat held off a late come beat by the 76ers to get the win.
Gabe Vincent, Adebayo and Oladipo shone for Heat in victory against 76ers
Nigerian-American professional basketball player Gabe Vincent was key to the victory for the Heat against the 76ers.
The 26-year-old was named in the starting lineup despite struggling from deep in his recent outings.
Vincent featured for 31 minutes and recorded 14 points. He grabbed three rebounds, provided one assist, and made five of his 12 shots, including four of eight from three-point range.
Vincent had help from players of Nigerian descent Bam Adebayo and Victor Oladipo.
Adebayo featured for 33 minutes and poured in 13 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and contributed two assists.
Along with one steal and one block, Adebbayo struggled to make just four of his 14 shots but made five of six from the free-throw line.
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Oladipo was a spark off the bench for 20 minutes contributing 11 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
He made four of his six shots including three of five from three-point range.
The Heat return to action against the Philadelphia 76ers in their next fixture scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2023.
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