The Sixers are on the brink of elimination after being dominated by the Miami Heat 120-85 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Game 6 is back in Philly on Thursday.
Butler seizes control at the start
The Sixers were fine with Butler taking threes, and he made one of two early attempts. That’s very low on the list of his top skills, though. In big games where basic entry passes and offensive structure can be tough to consistently manage, Butler’s physicality tends to stand out. Once he’s got the ball, he’s going to shield off his man and take whatever time’s necessary to play his preferred game. It’s also been especially noticeable in this series that he’s a low-turnover, high-usage star.
The Sixers also tried something outside of their usual pattern, although it didn’t last long. Paul Reed played well early in the second quarter, producing six points directly from offensive rebounds through an and-one, put-back layup and a kick-out pass to Shake Milton for a three. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers kept him in as a power forward when Embiid re-entered.
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