The 76ers head to Miami on the back of a 4-2 series victory over the Raptors but an injury to Joel Embiid in Game 6 is a huge blow for this series. Embiid will miss at least the first two games of the series with a concussion and a facial fracture. However, there is optimism he can return when the series heads to Philadelphia for Game 3 or 4. Without Embiid though in Game 1, the offensive focus shifts to Harden, Harris and Maxey. Harden was a strong distributor against the Raptors with 10 assists per game but he’ll need to take more shots without Embiid. Maxey averaged 21 pts per game in the previous series and comes off 25 pts in Game 6. He was a little inconsistent against the Raptors but that comes with being a young player. Paul Reed will get the start at centre for the 76ers in Game 1 and Niang should get more minutes off the bench.<\/span><\/p>\n The #1 seeded Heat easily accounted for the Hawks with a 4-1 series victory and will be well-rested for their next 2 games on home court. However, Kyle Lowry is out with a hamstring and Gabe Vincent will get the start again. Oladipo found form in Game 5 against the Hawks with 23 pts and should get plenty of playing time in this series as well. Adebayo warmed into the series against the Hawks and should enjoy dominating the paint without Embiid on the floor. Jimmy Butler missed the Game 5 victory with a knee injury but should be right to play on Tuesday. Tucker and Strus are both questionable with injuries as well so that will something to monitor before tip-off.<\/span><\/p>\n This series shapes up to be a low scoring grind considering the Heat’s impressive defence and the 76ers will likely struggle to score 100+ pts without Embiid. The trend between the two teams has also been the Under, which has saluted in 4 of the last 5 meetings. Miami also holds a 5-0 Unders record and it’s 4-1 when They’re at home. Meanwhile, the 76ers are 4-1 against the Under in their last 5 games.<\/span><\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/b><\/p>\n The Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. Philadelphia has lost 5 of their last 6 in Miami.<\/span><\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/b><\/p>\n