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    The Philadelphia 76ers have edged the Miami Heat 105-104 in the NBA play-in to confirm themselves as the eastern conference's seventh seed in the playoffs

    The Philadelphia 76ers have edged the Miami Heat 105-104 in the NBA play-in to confirm themselves as the eastern conference's seventh seed in the playoffs


    The Heat will have to play the winner of Chicago Bulls versus Atlanta Hawks - just underway - for the remaining eighth seed spot.

    BASKETBALL WITH BURGER KING'S CRUNCHY BARBECUE WHOPPER. THE LOUDEST WHOPPER YET.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     29 Jan: The Australian basketball league's game review panel is to investigate 10 players and coaches following the brawl between Adelaide and Brisbane last night
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     24 Jan: Another blow for the New Zealand Breakers, following last night's heartbreaking two-point overtime home loss to the Adelaide 36ers
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