PHILADELPHIA, (Reuters) – The Philadelphia 76ers stalled the Miami Heat’s playoff drive with a gritty 86-82 win yesterday to avoid a first round series sweep.
Facing elimination, the 76ers staged a stunning late rally with a 10-0 run to end the game, cutting Miami’s series lead to 3-1 and sending the best-of-seven quarter-final back to Florida for Game Five on Wednesday.
With the Heat sitting on an 82-76 lead and time running out, the 76ers went to work.
Jrue Holiday hit a three that cut the
