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Flames shoot from jets as the Sixers starters are announced
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Flames shoot from jets as the Sixers starters are announced before the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. The last time the Sixers were in the playoffs was 2012. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Ron Brooks performs the National Anthem before the
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Ron Brooks, the first double amputee to achieve Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts, performs the National Anthem before the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Injured Sixers Joel Embiid takes the court to ring
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Injured Sixer Joel Embiid takes the court to ring the ceremonial bell before the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixers fans hold cards for a "card stunt" that didn't
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Sixers fans hold cards for a "card stunt" that didn't quite go as well as hoped before the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixers guard J.J. Redick falls as Miami's Tyler Johnson
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Sixers guard J.J. Redick falls as Miami's Tyler Johnson moves for the ball in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixers forward Robert Covington (33) stymies Miami's
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Sixers forward Robert Covington (33) stymies Miami's Tyler Johnson in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixer Ben Simmons grabs rebound in front of teammate
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Sixer Ben Simmons grabs rebound in front of teammate Amir Johnson in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixer dance team members perform in the second half
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Sixer dance team members perform in the second half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixers Amir Johnson (left) and Robert Covington go
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Sixers Amir Johnson (left) and Robert Covington go for a loose ball in front of Miami's Hassan Whiteside in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixers head coach Brett Brown works with his team in
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Sixers head coach Brett Brown works with his team in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Philadelphia's Ben Simmons (right) puts up a shot in
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Philadelphia's Ben Simmons (right) puts up a shot in front of Miami's Justise Winslow in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixers forward Robert Covington is caught in a pick
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Sixers forward Robert Covington is caught in a pick set by Miami's Bam Adebayo for Dwayne Wade to maneuver in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixers guard Ben Simmons slams in the first half of
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Sixers guard Ben Simmons slams in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Miami's Kelly Olynyk reacts to a call in the first
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Miami's Kelly Olynyk reacts to a call in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixer Markelle Fultz looks past Miami's Dwayne Wade
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Sixer Markelle Fultz looks past Miami's Dwayne Wade and Justise Winslow (right) in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Phiadelphia's Dario Saric works against Miami's Bam
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Phiadelphia's Dario Saric works against Miami's Bam Adebayo in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Philadelphia's J.J. Redick (left) and Dario Saric react
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Philadelphia's J.J. Redick (left) and Dario Saric react after a basket in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
The giant head of Sixer Markelle Fultz (bottom) lags
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The giant head of Sixer Markelle Fultz (bottom) lags before winning a timeout race in the stands in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixers Dario Saric (left) and J.J. Redick defend Miami's
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Sixers Dario Saric (left) and J.J. Redick defend Miami's Josh Richardson in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Philadelphia's Amir Johnson (left) tries to keep control
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Philadelphia's Amir Johnson (left) tries to keep control against Miami's Wayne Ellington in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
A fan disgrees with a foul call in the first half of
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A fan disgrees with a foul call in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixer Ben Simmons looks past Miami's Dario Saric in
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Sixer Ben Simmons looks past Miami's Kelly Olynyk in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixer Marco Belinelli falls to the court in the first
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Sixer Marco Belinelli falls to the court in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Philadelphia's T.J. McConnell defends against Miami's
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Philadelphia's T.J. McConnell defends against Miami's Tyler Johnson in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra gestures to the officials
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Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra gestures to the officials in the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Miami's Josh Richardson leaps in defense of Philadelphia's
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Miami's Josh Richardson leaps in defense of Philadelphia's Dario Saric in the second half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Philadelphia's Dario Saric goes to the basket ahead
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Philadelphia's Dario Saric goes to the basket ahead of Miami's Kelly Olynyk in the second half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixers forward Darlo Saric (top) wrestles for the ball
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Sixers forward Darlo Saric (top) wrestles for the ball with Miami's Justise Winslow in the second half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Philadelphia's Ben Simmons leaps for a rebound between
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Philadelphia's Ben Simmons leaps for a rebound between Miami's Justise Winslow and James Johnson in the second half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Philadelphia's Dario Saric can't get the ball in front
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Philadelphia's Dario Saric can't get the ball in front of Miami's Tyler Johnson (top) and Justise Winslow in the second half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixers guard JJ Redick reacts after one of his 4 three-pointers
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Sixers guard JJ Redick reacts after one of his 4 three-pointers on his way to 28 points in the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Philadelphia's Robert Covington incites the crowd on
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Philadelphia's Robert Covington incites the crowd on a Miami foul shot in the second half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Philadelphia's Ersan Ilyasova reacts after a basket
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Philadelphia's Ersan Ilyasova reacts after a basket in the second half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Philadelphia's Ben Simmons points out teammate Amir
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Philadelphia's Ben Simmons points out teammate Amir Johnson after a score in the second half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Philadelphia's Marco Belinelli heads back on defense
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Philadelphia's Marco Belinelli heads back on defense after hitting a three-pointer in the second half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Philadelphia's Markelle Fultz looks to the basket past
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Philadelphia's Markelle Fultz looks to the basket past Miami's Kelly Olynyk (left) and Justice Winslow in the second half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Philadelphia's J.J. Redick (left) and Dario Saric celebrate
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Philadelphia's J.J. Redick (left) and Dario Saric celebrate as the Sixers expand their lead in the second half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Sixer Dario Saric (center) is mobbed by teammates as
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Sixer Dario Saric (center) is mobbed by teammates as he builds on his 20 points in the second half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Dance team members perform in the stands during a break
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Dance team members perform in the stands during a break in the second half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
Confetti falls over the Wells Fargo Center after the
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Confetti falls over the Wells Fargo Center after the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs Saturday. William Bretzger, The News Journal

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    Flames shoot from jets as the Sixers starters are announced before the first half of the Sixers' 130-103 win in the opening game of the first round of the NBA playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday. The last time the Sixers were in the playoffs was 2012.