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MIAMI — Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 119-96 blowout loss to the Philadelphia 76ers (40-21) on Wednesday night at Miami-Dade Arena to open a critical season-long six-game homestand, as the Heat fights to avoid the play-in tournament. The Heat (33-30) continues the homestand with another important game Friday against…

MIAMI — There is something particularly honorable about a professional sports team overachieving. It is a way of telling fans that no matter what appears to be missing, there is a willingness to go above and beyond.

Who will be taking home the hardware at season’s end?

PHILADELPHIA — The All-Star break is incorrectly billed as the NBA season’s midway point, given that the 76ers have only 25 regular-season games remaining before a crucial playoff run.

PHILADELPHIA — Confetti unexpectedly began trickling out of the Wells Fargo Center rafters during the third quarter of Wednesday’s matchup between the 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

For many NBA teams, a lack of focus is prevalent at this time of the season.

NEW YORK — Length, athleticism, defense, and a whole lot of 3-point shooting, but who’s going to take the last shot?

PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers feels the NBA trade deadline is a relief for some players.

SAN ANTONIO — James Harden practically pushed Joel Embiid off the floor and to the 76ers’ bench after the big man had fallen to the floor attempting to save an offensive rebound and his team up by a comfortable margin in the waning minutes.