Sixers-Heat Game 3 preview: Philly seeks 1st win in Miami since 2014

The Sixers have lost their last seven games in Miami.

Sixers guard JJ Redick going after the basketball in front of Heat guard Wayne Ellington during Game 2.Read moreYONG KIM / Staff Photographer

Published Apr. 19, 2018, 12:49 p.m. ET

Miami Heat (1-1) at 76ers (1-1)

Thursday at 7 p.m., at AmericanAirlines Arena

Talking points

The 76ers have lost the last seven series meetings at AmericanAirlines Arena. Their last victory was a 91-87 decision on Dec. 23, 2014. Sixers coach Brett Brown would not disclose whom he'll start at center tonight. All-star Joel Embiid is still listed as doubtful. Amir Johnson started in Game 1, and Ersan Ilyasova started Game 2.

How to watch and follow the game

TV and streaming: NBC Sports Philadelphia; TNT
Radio: 97.5 FM
Twitter: @PompeyOnSixers

Probable starting lineups

Heat (1-1)

0 Josh Richardson SF 6-6 9.0 ppg. 4.5 rpg

16 James Johnson PF 6-8 15.5 ppg. 5.0 rpg.

21 Hassan Whiteside C 7-0 3.0 ppg. 5.0 rpg.

8 Tyler Johnson SG 6-4 7.0 ppg. 3.5 rpg.

7 Goran Dragic PG 6-10 17.5 ppg. 3.5 apg.

Coach: Erik Spoelstra (playoff record, 71-44)

Injury report: Dion Waiters (sprained left ankle, out).

Sixers (1-1)

33 Robert Covington SF 6-9 8.0 ppg. 7.5 rpg

9 Dario Saric PF 6-10 21.5 ppg. 7.5 rpg.

5 Amir Johnson C 6-10 4.0 ppg. 7.0 rpg.

17 JJ Redick SG 6-4 19.5 ppg. 2.5 apg.

25 Ben Simmons PG 6-10 20.5 ppg. 11 apg.

Coach: Brett Brown (playoff record, 1-1)

Injury report: Joel Embiid (fractured orbital bone near left eye, doubtful).

Series results

Game 1: Sixers won, 130-103

Game 2: Heat won, 113-103

Coming games

Saturday: Game 4, 2:30 p.m., at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Thursday: Game 5, TBD, at Wells Fargo Center.

April 26: *Game 6, TBD, at AmericanAirlines Arena.

April 28: *Game 7, TBD, at Wells Fargo Center.

* – if necessary