76ers vs Heat Saturday: Lineups, Injury Reports & Broadcast Info

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers (39-23) will travel to FTX Arena to take on the Miami Heat (42-22) in part of the NBA Saturday game. We have you covered on everything there is to know about the matchup before they face off.

There’s been much focus around the NBA placed on the Philadelphia 76ers since acquiring James Harden at the NBA trade deadline. The team has received staggering results from Harden, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey as a “Big 3” and will look to continue the momentum against the Miami Heat after having won five straight games. Can they carry that momentum over without Harden playing?

Without Jimmy Butler in the lineup, the Miami Heat took down the Brooklyn Nets in a comeback win to spoil Kevin Durant’s return. Winners of eight of their last 10 games, the Heat remain the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference with a two-game lead over the Heat.

Both teams face off one additional time after this matchup and it will be a pivotal factor in deciding which team ultimately finishes atop the Eastern Conference standings.

Here is everything to know for when the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat face off during NBA Saturday:

How to Watch 76ers vs Heat

Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Sixers vs. Heat:

Date: Saturday, March 5

Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

Location FTX Arena, Miami FL

TV Channel: Bally Sports Sun (Heat) and NBC Sports Philadelphia (Sixers)

Injury Report for 76ers vs Heat

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report: James Harden (scheduled rest) OUT

Miami Heat Injury Report: Jimmy Butler (left big toe irritation) QUESTIONABLE, PJ Tucker (left knee pain) QUESTIONABLE, Max Strus (right shoulder strain) QUESTIONABLE, Caleb Martin (left Achilles soreness) QUESTIONABLE), Victor Oladipo (knee) OUT, Kyle Lowry (personal) OUT, Markieff Morris (neck) OUT,

Projected Starting Lineups for 76ers vs Heat

Philadelphia 76ers Projected Starting Lineup: G Tyrese Maxey, G Danny Green, F Matisse Thybulle, F Tobias Harris, C Joel Embiid

Miami Heat Projected Starting Lineup: G Gabe Vincent, G Duncan Robinson, F Jimmy Butler, F PJ Tucker, C Bam Adebayo

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Grant Afseth

Grant Afseth is an NBA reporter for NBA Analysis Network and Dallas Mavericks reporter for DallasBasketball.com. He previously covered the Indiana Pacers and NBA for CNHI's Kokomo Tribune and various NBA teams for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. Follow him on Twitter (@grantafseth), Facebook (@grantgafseth), and YouTube (@grantafseth).

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