Heat shake off early deficit, roll past reeling 76ers 106-89

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 30 points in his return from a sprained ankle, Tyler Herro added 18 and the Miami Heat erased an early 19-point deficit to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 106-89 on Monday night.

Duncan Robinson scored 13 and Dru Smith added 10 for Miami, which played its first home game in two weeks. The Heat — who were outscored 137-71 in third quarters in their first four home games — outscored Philadelphia 35-16 in that period.

Jared McCain scored 20 points, Paul George added 18 and former Heat forward Caleb Martin finished with 12 for Philadelphia, which has lost 11 of 13 games to open the season.

Joel Embiid played for the third time this season; the Olympic gold medalist from this past summer scored 11 points in 31 minutes for the 76ers.

76ers: Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) missed his sixth consecutive game and coach Nick Nurse expects an update on his status Tuesday. Nurse said Maxey was able to go through most of the team's practice in Miami on Sunday.

Heat: Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) was out and point guard Terry Rozier revealed after Sunday's loss in Indiana that he's been dealing with a right foot issue for much of the season. Rozier didn't play Monday.

Miami went on an 11-3 run to end the half and went into the locker room down just 56-53, after trailing by double digits for most of the second quarter.

Philadelphia's 19-point lead in the second quarter was its biggest of the season. The 76ers wound up becoming the first team this season to lead by at least 19 and trail by at least 20 in the same game.

Philadelphia ends a three-game trip Wednesday in Memphis. Miami — in a schedule quirk — doesn't play again until hosting Dallas on Sunday.

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Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) goes to the basket past Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Philadelphia 76ers forward Caleb Martin, right, goes to the basket as Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (5) goes to the basket as Miami Heat forwards Duncan Robinson (55) and Kevin Love (42) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) goes to the base as Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) goes to the basket as Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) goes to the basket as Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr., center, goes to the basket as Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (12) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) goes to the basket over Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is introduced before an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 134-106 victory Monday night that extended the Washington Wizards' losing streak to nine games.

Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 12 rebounds in just 25 minutes for the Knicks, who were off and running right from the start even while playing for the second straight night. They rang up 40 points in the first quarter and put up 36 more in the third, building the lead to 109-75 at the end of the period.

New York went 20 for 40 from 3-point range and finished with its highest point total while just missing its largest margin of victory.

Cam Payne was 5 for 6 behind the arc and had 17 points off the bench, while OG Anunoby scored 16.

Bub Carrington, Jonas Valanciunas and Corey Kispert each scored 18 points for Washington.

Wizards: Since winning two straight games to get to 2-2, Washington hasn't won and has barely even been competitive. All but one loss during its skid has been by double digits.

Knicks: New York easily could have come out with little energy, playing a bad team on the second night of a back-to-back before leaving for a long trip Tuesday. Instead, the Knicks got their starters some extra rest before a flight to Phoenix.

Reserve Pacome Dadiet hit his first two 3-point attempts in the second quarter. The latter made the Knicks 9 for 12 behind the arc to start the game.

Brunson made five 3-pointers and shot 9 for 15 overall after he went 3 for 14 and missed all five 3-point attempts in the victory over Brooklyn on Sunday.

The Knicks start their five-game trip Wednesday at Phoenix and aren't back home again in November. The Wizards host Boston on Friday.

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Washington Wizards' Alexandre Sarr, top, puts up a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

New York Knicks' Cameron Payne reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

New York Knicks' Josh Hart reacts after hitting a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns (32), left, is fouled by Washington Wizards' Alexandre Sarr during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, right, celebrates with teammate Jericho Sims after Sims dunked the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)