Joel Embiid expects his first playoff game in Philadelphia to be quite a scene."It's going to be lit," Embiid said.And if the 76ers win, there will be more games like it next week.The 76ers can become the first team into the Eastern Conference semifinals when they host the Miami Heat on Tuesday in Game 5 of the only East series that isn't tied.Also Tuesday, the Golden State Warriors get their second chance to eliminate San Antonio, and the Celtics and Bucks return to Boston for Game 5 of a series in which the home team has won every game.Embiid was still sidelined while recovering from a broken orbital bone around his left eye for the first two games in Philadelphia, then returned to help the 76ers win Games 3 and 4 in Miami.Now the 76ers, who just two years ago lost 72 games in one of the worst seasons ever while the Warriors were winning an NBA-record 73, can join the defending champions in the second round on the same night. The 76ers have advanced to the East semis just twice since... [More]

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Stephen Curry returned from an 11-game absence due to an ankle injury and set an NBA season-high by hitting 10 3-pointers as the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 141-128 on Saturday.In his first game since Dec. 4, Curry scored 38 points on 13 of 17 shooting. He made 10 of 13 as Golden State (29-8) shot 54.5 percent (18 of 33) from behind the arc and 58.8 percent overall.Klay Thompson added 21 and hit five 3-pointers while Kevin Durant contributed 20 for the defending champions.Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies (11-25) with 27 points while Tyreke Evans added 22 as Memphis shot 52.1 percent and 71.4 percent (15 of 21) from 3-point range.Jazz 104, Cavaliers 101SALT LAKE CITY -- Rookie Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and Utah held off Cleveland.Derrick Favors added 19 while Ricky Rubio totaled 16 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as Utah (16-21) beat Cleveland for the fourth straight time.LeBron James turned 33 and played for the seventh time on his birthday.... [More]

G Tyler Johnson scored a season-high 31 points, including 22 in the third quarter when he made 10 consecutive shots, that erased an 18-point deficit and brought his team back to life in a 117-111 win at Orlando Saturday."Player of the game for us. Really inspiring," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "He was tremendous. Just a tremendous effort on his part."

G Tyler Johnson scored 17 points but sprained his left ankle in the third quarter.

G Tyler Johnson sat out the game due to a migraine headache. Even though he is a reserve, Johnson is fifth on the team in scoring (10.8) and tied for fourth in assists (2.0). He is also second on the team in free throw percentage (91.5).

G Tyler Johnson sat out the game (concussion protocol). "He's just not feeling well. It started yesterday," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said.

G Tyler Johnson's streak of 22 straight made free throws to start the season ended with 3:20 left in the first quarter when he missed his first attempt.

G Tyler Johnson scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half of Wednesday's win over Chicago.

G Tyler Johnson scored a team-high 23 points off the bench Wednesday in the Heat's loss to the Spurs.

G Tyler Johnson scored 24 points Monday in the Heat's overtime win against the Cavaliers.

G Tyler Johnson scored 19 points for the Heat.

G Tyler Johnson scored 24 points off the bench Sunday in a loss at Boston.

G Tyler Johnson recorded 17 points, six rebounds, five steals and four assists Tuesday in the Heat's win over the Suns.

G Tyler Johnson had 23 points Friday. Johnson, who made 9-of-13 shots, was aggressive all night, scoring on three layups, two dunks and one tip-in while also hitting on 2-of-5 from three-point territory and 3-of-3 from the foul line. He made one mid-range jumper, too.

G Tyler Johnson replaced injured G Goran Dragic and had 10 points in the third quarter and 16 for the game.

G Tyler Johnson (sore neck, shoulders) scored six points Wednesday against Charlotte after missing the Monday game at Cleveland.

G Tyler Johnson scored 24 points off the bench to lead the Heat Wednesday night.

G Tyler Johnson added 16 points and seven boards off the bench.

G Tyler Johnson (left shoulder) returned after not having played since Jan. 19. He scored just three points in 19 minutes, making 1 of 7 shots from the field.

G Tyler Johnson (left shoulder) missed his fifth straight game Saturday.