MIAMI — In a remarkable comeback, Jimmy Butler led the Miami Heat to a 106-89 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, scoring a season-high 30 points as he made his return from a sprained ankle. Tyler Herro contributed significantly with 18 points, supporting the Heat as they overcame an early 19-point deficit.

Duncan Robinson added 13 points, while Dru Smith chipped in with 10 for Miami, marking their first home game in two weeks. The Heat, who had struggled in previous home games, managed to flip the script on their opponents by outscoring Philadelphia 35-16 in the crucial third quarter, a marked improvement after being outscored severely in earlier games.

For Philadelphia, Jared McCain led the team with 20 points, while Paul George scored 18, and former Heat player Caleb Martin added 12 points. The 76ers have struggled this season, now facing a disappointing record of 2-11 after losing 11 of their first 13 games.

Joel Embiid made his third appearance of the season, finishing with 11 points in 31 minutes, contributing to his team despite ongoing challenges.

Notable insights from the game revealed that Tyrese Maxey missed his sixth straight game due to a hamstring issue. Coach Nick Nurse is expected to provide an update on his recovery following their Tuesday practice. Meanwhile, Jaime Jaquez Jr. also remained sidelined due to an ankle injury, and point guard Terry Rozier sat out the match due to persistent pain in his right foot, a concern he has been managing for a large portion of the season.

A pivotal moment in the game occurred when Miami ended the first half with an 11-3 run, entering halftime trailing by just three points at 56-53 after having fallen behind by double digits earlier in the second quarter.

A key statistic from the match highlighted Philadelphia’s 19-point lead during the second quarter, marking it as their largest lead of the season. The 76ers became the first team in the current season to experience both a lead of at least 19 points and a deficit of 20 points within the same game.

Looking ahead, Philadelphia will conclude their three-game road trip on Wednesday in Memphis, while Miami’s next game is set for Sunday when they will host the Dallas Mavericks, following a break in their schedule.