Miami Heat Win NBA Eastern Conference First Round
4-1 Series Victory over Philadelphia 76ers
The Miami Heat have advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference first round. The Heat won the series 4-1, with their only loss coming in Game 2 in Philadelphia. Dirk Nowitzki led the Heat in scoring in the series, averaging 26.0 points per game. He also grabbed 9.7 rebounds and dished out 2.0 assists per game.
2011 Playoff Leaders
The following Heat players led the team in various statistical categories during the 2011 playoffs:
- Points per game: Dirk Nowitzki (26.0)
- Rebounds per game: Dirk Nowitzki (9.7)
- Assists per game: Dwyane Wade (6.3)
The Heat will now face the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Celtics defeated the New York Knicks in the first round.
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