The Miami Heat defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 101-99, at Wells Fargo Center on Monday.

The Heat (33-29) and the 76ers (39-21) engaged in a tight battle Monday, and it went down to the wire, but a late bucket from Jimmy Butler and some tight defense allowed Miami to escape with the win in a game that could easily be a preview of a potential playoff series in the postseason. Miami looked better and grabbed a 28-22 lead in the first quarter, an advantage they’d bolster even further following a 30-28 score in the second 12 minutes. Philadelphia responded with a 30-28 score and grabbed the lead in the fourth quarter, ultimately entering the final two minutes holding a slim one-point lead. However, the Heat turned things around thanks to Jimmy Butler, who scored the team’s final three points as Miami pulled out a tight road win. Miami moved to 14-19 on the road with the win, while the Sixers fell to 24-10 at home.

Jimmy Butler was impressive for the Heat and finished with 23 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and four steals, while Bam Adebayo had 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists and a block. Gabe Vincent had 14 points, and Kevin Love finished with eight points, five rebounds and two assists. Max Strus posted 13 points off the bench, while Victor Oladipo chipped in with 11 pints, two rebounds, two assists and two steals.

Joel Embiid was the best player for the 76ers and finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds, while James Harden contributed 20 points, 12 assists, six rebounds and two steals. P.J. Tucker ended with eight points and four rebounds, and DeAnthony Melton had six points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Tyrese Maxey impressed off the bench and posted 23 points.