Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) looks to shoot while defended by Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (7) and center Joel Embiid (21) during the first half of an NBA game at the Kaseya Center on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Miami, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela ...

He finished with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists on 66.7 percent shooting and made his only three-point attempt. Several times during his absence, the Heat lacked a star player who controlled the game's pace.

Jimmy Butler made a triumphant return from injury, and Tyler Herro scored 16 of his 18 points in a pivotal third quarter as the host Miami Heat rallied for a 106-89 victory over the slumping Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.