Norman Powell and Kel'el Ware Lead Miami Heat to Fourth Straight Win - Sportingpedia - Latest Sports News From All Over the World

Key Takeaways:

Norman Powell scored 32 points to guide Miami Heat to a 127-117 triumph over the Philadelphia 76ers
Kel’el Ware delivered a double-double with 20 points and 16 rebounds as Miami secured their fourth straight win
Philadelphia, missing Joel Embiid for a seventh consecutive game, saw Tyrese Maxey record 27 points

Match Overview

The Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four matches after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 127-117 at the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday. Norman Powell led the scoring with 32 points, while Kel’el Ware contributed significantly with 20 points and 16 rebounds. Jaime Jacquez Jr. also made his mark with 22 points, and Bam Adebayo added 18.

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— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 23, 2025

Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey, the NBA’s second-highest scorer at 33.4 points per game entering the contest, paced the hosts with 27 points. Maxey was coming off a career-best 54 points in the 76ers’ 123-114 overtime win at Milwaukee on Thursday. Andre Drummond had an impressive performance on the boards, collecting 23 rebounds along with 14 points for the 76ers. Rookie VJ Edgecombe missed the encounter due to left calf tightness.

Game Flow and Turning Points

Although Miami maintained control for much of the match, Philadelphia closed the gap to 105-103 following a Trendon Watford layup with 8:28 left in the fourth quarter. However, the Heat responded forcefully, scoring 13 of the next 15 points and extending their lead to 13 after Powell’s running layup with 4:40 to play.

Commemoration and Key Absences

The game included a special nod to franchise history as the 76ers marked the 25th anniversary of their 2001 Eastern Conference championship season. Players donned replica black jerseys from that era, with Allen Iverson – the league MVP that year – present at the arena. Former 76er Theo Ratliff rang the ceremonial Liberty Bell before tip-off, commemorating the period in which he helped Philadelphia achieve a 41-14 record before being traded midseason for Dikembe Mutombo.