Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Philly in the second of a back-to-back, while Jimmy Butler is expected to play for the Heat through a minor ankle injury. Thus, Miami SHOULD win even on the road as long as the Heat care -- I'm hoping they do until clinching the East's top seed and then they can mail it in until the playoffs start.

The 76ers just played Sunday in what was a five-point loss to the Raptors. Joel Embiid has been dealing with a back issue of late, so it’s not a surprise that he’s been ruled out for the second game of this back-to-back set. Meanwhile, the Heat are expecting to get Jimmy Butler (ankle) back after he sat out Friday against the Thunder. With Embiid out, and Butler healthy, the 76ers will be facing an uphill battle that I don’t think they can overcome.