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As the Philadelphia Sixers continue to build around Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, they will do so without the services of Jimmy Butler.

Joel Embiid returned to action, scoring 23 points with seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, three blocks and three 3-pointers in 30 minutes.

The Sixers look to gain a 2-0 series advantage tonight in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Heat.

The Sixers and Heat meet in Game 2 of their seven game series, listen tonight on 97.3 ESPN (8pm). Here are some key stats to keep an eye on.

97.3 ESPN Sixers insider Derek Bodner joined me on the Sports Bash today to discuss the different scenarios on how the Sixers could get the Heat pick.

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MIAMI -- The decision is final: LeBron James made the right call coming to Miami. Finally an NBA champion, it's all worth it now. James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, and got the kind of help that was worth leaving home for, leading the Heat in a 121-106 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night to win the NBA Finals in five games...

LeBron James has no idea what he will do for an encore.

Mike Gill and Todd Ranck spent spent the day asking:  The Celtics lead the series because? Based on Wednesday's Post-Show video, Mike and Todd have different reasons, what is yours?

ESPN NBA Analyst and 4x NBA Champion with the Los Angles Lakers, Kurt Rambis, called "The Sportsbash" today and talked with Mike Gill and Todd Ranck about the NBA Conference Finals. Both conference finals are now tied at two games a piece with the favored teams (SA, MIA) relinquishing a 2-0 series lead...