Check out our preview and picks for the Heat vs. 76ers matchup on NBA Christmas Day.

The 76ers rank in the Top 5 of the league in points-per-game, scoring more than 120 on average. The Heat are 20th in scoring and like to play much slower, ranking 27th in the NBA in pace.

The Heat, meanwhile, are hanging on by threads. After clawing their way into the playoffs from the 10th seed, already battered from two must-win Play-In games, Miami looks exhausted.

NBA Playoffs recap! Cavs sweep the Heat, and the Warriors take a 3-1 lead over the Rockets. A look at key players and pivotal moments. Andrew Fenichel - Sports Broadcasting.

MIAMI -- - Duncan Robinson scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, Tyler Herro scored 20 and the Miami Heat pulled away to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-105 on Monday night.