"The Miami Heat did their part in Wednesday's 106-103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Now, they must wait their fate. Heading into Friday, the Heat, currently on a six-game win streak at 13-6, closed Emirtes Cup group stage play 3-1 with a plus-49 point differential. They put themselves in prime position to advance to the knockout stage for the first time ever. But they still need help around the league for that possibility to be actualized."
"If one of these following scenarios happen, the Heat advance: New York Knicks lose to Milwaukee Bucks (Heat clinches group, in this case) Cleveland Cavaliers + Detroit Pistons lose to Hawks and Magic, respectively Cavaliers lose + Magic lose by 12 or more points Pistons lose + Cavaliers win by 15 or fewer points The semifinal and final round of the Emirates Cup will be in Las Vegas, Nev. But the Heat could clinch homecourt in the quarterfinals if this following scenario happens: Cavaliers lose or win by 15 or fewer points + Pistons win by 12-25 points + Bucks beat Knicks"
The Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 106-103 and now sit on a six-game winning streak with a 13-6 record. The Heat finished Emirates Cup group play 3-1 with a plus-49 point differential, positioning themselves to possibly advance to the knockout stage for the first time. Several specific league outcomes must occur for the Heat to clinch a knockout spot, including losses by the Knicks, Cavaliers, Pistons, or specific margin combinations among those teams. Toronto already locked one East homecourt spot by going 4-0 with a plus-55 differential. Quarterfinals begin Dec. 9-10, semifinals Dec. 13, and final Dec. 16.
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