NBA Conference Semifinals: Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Game 3 Preview, Injury Report, Probable Starting Line-ups and Prediction

NBA Eastern Conference semifinals: The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers will square off at the Wells Fargo Center in Philly for Game 3 of their second-round series in the NBA Playoffs. Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the two teams is set to take place on Friday, May 6th at 7:oo PM ET (Saturday, May 7th at 4:30 AM IST).

NBA Conference Semifinals: Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Game 3 Preview

The Heat have taken a 2-0 advantage in the best of seven-game series and are halfway from booking a spot in the Eastern Conference finals. Erik Spoelstra’s side beat the Atlanta Hawks in five games in the first round and now look comfortable against Doc Rivers’ Sixers, who got past the Toronto Raptors in Game 1.

The Sixers desperately need a win in Game 3 or else will need to win all of their remaining games against the Heat in order to reach the Conference finals. On the other hand, the Heat will be hoping to continue their stellar run in the playoffs this year.

NBA Conference Semifinals: Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Game 3 injury report

Despite holding a 2-0 lead over the Sixers, the Heat does have a few concerns with their key players for the Round 3 matchup. Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin, Max Strus, PJ Tucker and Vincent Gabe are all listed as ‘questionable’ for the away side.

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The hosts only have one major injury concern and it is a big one. Sixers talisman Joel Embiid missed Game 1 and 2 of the series and is out for Game 3 vs the Heat as well. The Cameroonian is out due to an orbital fracture.

NBA Conference Semifinals Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat predicted line-ups

Miami Heat’s predicted starting 5 – Point Guard – Kyle Lowry, Shooting Guard, Max Strus, Small Forward – Jimmy Butler, Power Forward – P.J. Tucker, Center – Bam Adebayo.

Philadelphia 76ers’ predicted starting 5 – Point Guard – DeAndre Jordan, Shooting Guard – James Harden, Small Forward – Tyrese Maxey, Power Forward – Danny Green Center – Tobias Harris.

Sixers vs Heat Game 3 prediction

The Heat look in formidable form and are clearly the favourites heading into Game 3 as Joel Embiid is still out of action for the Sixers. Our prediction for the game is a narrow win for the Miami outfit. Take a look at our top odds for the game as well.

Disclaimer – Our prediction is based on our writer’s understanding and analysis of the game. The aforementioned prediction does not guarantee positive results.