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The Sixers played scared against the Heat, and they have every reason to fear them | David Murphy

Jimmy Butler dominated. Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons wilted. If this was a preview of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the top seed won’t mean much for the Sixers.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler shoots over the 76ers' Danny Green during the first half Thursday.
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler shoots over the 76ers' Danny Green during the first half Thursday.Read moreLynne Sladky / AP
    by David Murphy | Columnist
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