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In Geneva, US and Ukraine officials report progress on ending Russia’s war but offer few specifics

Asking Eric: We were mortified to hear how our adult kids behaved at the party

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today is Monday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2025. There are 37 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On Nov. 24,1971, a hijacker calling himself “Dan Cooper” (but who became popularly known as “D.B. Cooper”) parachuted from a Northwest Orient Airlines 727 over the Pacific Northwest after receiving $200,000 in ransom; his fate remains unknown.

Also on this date:

In 1859, British naturalist Charles Darwin published “On the Origin of Species,” which explained his theory of evolution by means of natural selection.

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In 1865, Mississippi became the first Southern state to enact laws that came to be known as “Black Codes” aimed at limiting the rights of newly freed Blacks; other states of the former Confederacy soon followed.

In 1947, a group of writers, producers and directors, who would become known as the “Hollywood Ten,” was cited for contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions about alleged communist influence in the movie industry.

In 1963, Jack Ruby shot and mortally wounded Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy, in a scene captured on live television.

In 1974, the bone fragments of a 3.2 million-year-old hominid were discovered by scientists in Ethiopia; the skeletal remains were nicknamed “Lucy.”

In 1991, Queen singer Freddie Mercury died in London at age 45 of AIDS-related pneumonia.

In 2012, fire raced through a garment factory in Bangladesh that supplied major retailers in the West, killing 112 people; an official said many of the victims were trapped because the eight-story building lacked emergency exits.

In 2014, it was announced that a grand jury in St. Louis County, Missouri, had decided against indicting Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown; the decision enraged protesters who set fire to buildings and cars and looted businesses in the area where Brown had been fatally shot.

In 2017, a terrorist attack on a mosque in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula killed at least 235 people. The attack was ascribed by authorities to a local Islamic State affiliate.

In 2021, three white men were convicted of murder in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, the Black man who was running through a Georgia subdivision in February 2020 when they chased and shot him.

In 2023, Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering Black man George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured at a federal prison in Arizona. He was subsequently transferred to another prison.

Today’s Birthdays:

• Basketball Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson is 87.
• Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue (TAG’-lee-uh-boo) is 85.
• Rock drummer Pete Best is 84.
• Actor-comedian Billy Connolly is 83.
• Basketball Hall of Famer and former Detroit mayor Dave Bing is 82.
• Basketball Hall of Fame coach Rudy Tomjanovich is 77.
• Filmmaker Emir Kusturica is 71.
• Actor Conleth Hill is 61.
• Actor Danielle Nicolet is 52.
• Author Arundhati Roy is 64.
• Actor Colin Hanks is 48.
• Actor Katherine Heigl (HY’-guhl) is 47.
• Actor Sarah Hyland is 35.

Jasleen Green, All-County basketball player from Grandview Prep photographed on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Jasleen Green, PG/SG, Grandview Prep senior: Three-time Broward Sun Sentinel Class 5A-1A girls player of the year led American Heritage in Plantation to three straight state finals appearances, winning in 2024; four-year team captain averaged 18 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals per game; surpassed 1,500 career points last year; scored 27 points to win state in 2024; University of Arizona commit; Playlist: Drake, SZA, Brent Faiyaz, Miguel, Frank Ocean, Jhene Aiko; Super power: Flying.

Ameera Kone’, All-County basketball player from Grandview Prep photographed on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Ameera Kone, PG/W/SF, Grandview Prep junior: Two-year varsity standout and team captain at Boca High transferred to Grandview this year; holds school record for most points in a game (41), and won two district titles; averaged 28 points, 3.4 assists, 10.9 rebounds and 2.2 steals; career highlight averaging double-double last year; schools recruiting her are Coastal Carolina, FAU, UNF, UF; Playlist: Adele, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, SZA, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Glorilla; Super Power: Telekinesis.

Alana Pinnock All-County basketball player from Somerset Academy Canyons photographed on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Alana Pinnock, PG, Somerset Academy-Canyons sophomore: Entering fifth year on varsity and topped 1,000 points in Dec. 2024 against Pine Crest; averaged 15.7 points, 4.4 assists, 7.5 rebounds, 4.4 steals and a block a game; career highlight was reaching state for first time; holds offers from Georgetown, FAU, FSU, USF, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M; Playlist: Drake; Super power: Flying.

Tyaiwana Ousley, Fab Five basketball player from Park Vista High School photographed on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Tyaiwana Ousley, PG/SG, Park Vista sophomore: Second year on varsity; averaged 25 points, 7 assists, 8 rebounds, 5 steals, 4 blocks per game; scored 40 points in a game; recovered from severe hand injury in 2023 and thought basketball career was over, only to come back better than before; Playlist: Rod wave, Kodak Black, NBA Young Boy, and more; Super power: Reading people’s minds.

Victoria Valle, Fab Five basketball player from Grandview Prep photographed on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Victoria Valle, PG/SG, Grandview Prep junior: Two-year captain and All-Dade selection while at Doral Academy; averaged 19 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals; scored 1,000 points in freshman year and has played basketball since seventh grade; career highlight was reaching state every year; also runs track and field, cross country and flag football; Playlist: Drake, Cardi B, Rod Wave, SZA, Jhene Aiko, A Boogie, Mariah the Scientist; Super power: Time control.

NEXT FIVE

Seanna Crooks, PF, Grandview Prep senior

Delanie Doty, G/F, Somerset Canyons junior

Gabby Fulton, G, St. Andrew’s sophomore

Dylande Innocent, F, Somerset Canyons senior

Sofia Rathbun, PG, King’s Academy senior

Ta’Niyah Davis, All-County basketball player from Northeast High School photographed on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Ta’Niyah Davis, G/SG, Northeast senior: The two-time first team All County selection (while with American Heritage) was state runner-up last year for the Patriots after winning a state title in 2024; averaged 12.5 points, 2.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 4 rebounds per game; Georgia State University signee transferred this season to Northeast; Playlist: Little Baby; Super power: Mind reading.

Jaelynn Housey, All-County basketball player from Nova High School photographed on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Jaelynn Housey, G/W/F, Nova senior: The three-year varsity starter and three-year captain averaged 18 points, 4.0 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 4.7 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game; also ran cross country and played flag football for Titans; an FAU commit; dropped 31 points, 3 assists and added 14 rebounds in her best game of the year against Miami Country Day; career accomplishment was surpassing 1,000 career points last season after barely playing freshman year; Playlist: A little bit of everything from rap to gospel; Super power: Be invisible.

Ellison McKinney, All-County basketball player from Cardinal Gibbons High School photographed on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Ellison McKinney, PG/SG, Cardinal Gibbons junior: Two-year starter averaged 9.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 6 assists. 2 steals, and nearly a block per game at Cypress Bay last year; listed as Prep Hoops girls Top 100 said career high light was scoring 18 against Coral Springs after losing in districts year before; Playlist: Drake, SZA; Super power: Teleporting.

Isabella Sangha, All-County basketball player from St. Thomas Aquinas High School photographed on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Isabella Sangha, F/C, St. Thomas Aquinas senior: The Notre Dame commit and two-sport star (named Sentinel Volleyball Player of the Year) said making it to state for the first time with Raiders after not making it with Pine Crest is career highlight; Holds Pine Crest school record for points in a game (41) and points in a season; 1,000 point club ad averaged 28 points, 11.7 rebound, 3.5 assists, 2.8 steals, 1.5 blocks last year. Playlist: Bryson Tiller, Drake, PND; Super power: Jumping higher.

London Thomas, All-County basketball player from St. Thomas Aquinas High School photographed on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

London Thomas, CG, St Thomas Aquinas sophomore: Sentinel All County selection has played on varsity since the seventh grade; named to the Bog 8 All Tournament team; averaged 18.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.2 blocks for Raiders; was former competitive gymnast; holds offers from FSU, Penn State, UM, Texas A&M among others; Playlist: SZA, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Drake, anything new and old school R&B. Super Power: Reading minds.

NEXT FIVE

Tatum Billie, PG, Western junior

Kemora Evans, PG, Nova sophomore

Gabrielle King, SG, Dillard senior

Teriyah McFadden, PG/SG, Blanche Ely senior

Yinuo Wang, PG, American Heritage junior

 

By JEFF WALLNER

CINCINNATI (AP) — Lionel Messi had a goal and three assists and Tadeo Allende scored twice as Inter Miami beat FC Cincinnati 4-0 Sunday to advance to its first Eastern Conference final.

Miami will host New York City FC, a 1-0 winner over the Philadelphia Union in the other conference semifinal, on Saturday. The winner advances to the MLS Cup on Dec. 6.

“Proud of how the team played on a very, very difficult field and against a very, very tough opponent,” Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said through a translator. “I think from the first minute it wasn’t about holding back. It was about going after the game and being ourselves. I think today the players played a virtually perfect match.”

Messi set an MLS playoff record with 12 goal contributions (six goals, six assists).

Cincinnati had the second-best overall record in MLS behind Philadelphia after winning the Supporters Shield last season. Cincinnati lost to the Columbus Crew in last year’s conference finals.

“Tough night to end this way,” FC Cincinnati coach Pat Noonan said. “Credit to Miami. They were better tonight. To the fans, sorry how it ended. It’s disappointing. You have to own it.”

Messi had been scoreless in three matches against Cincinnati, but that streak ended in the 19th minute Sunday when he headed a short cross from Mateo Silvetti, giving Miami a 1-0 lead. Messi, a World Cup champion with Argentina and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, had his 11th goal in the last seven games.

Nine minutes after scoring, Messi found himself alone with the keeper, but his shot toward the far post sailed wide.

Cincinnati’s best scoring chance came in the first half when Ender Echenique sent a header across the box to Evander, who shot over the bar.

Miami had seven shots on goal to Cincinnati’s four.

“We looked confident in front of goal,” Noonan said. “We turned the ball over too much in dangerous areas. We gave too much time to Messi. We didn’t protect that space.”

Miami made it a two-goal lead 10 minutes into the second half when Silvetti beat Cincinnati keeper Roman Celentano with a shot from the left side of the box.

“It’s obviously an honor as a striker to score my first goal wearing this jersey,” Silvetti said via a translator. “I’m very happy. Whenever I can help the team, it’s even better, so I’m happy about that.”

Silvetti replaced Luis Suarez, who was suspended from Miami’s previous playoff match against Nashville due to violent conduct. Mascherano decided to keep him out of the lineup on Sunday.

In the 62nd minute, Messi threaded a pass through the defense to Allende, who made it 3-0. Allende scored again in the 74th minute.

Cincinnati beat Miami 3-0 at home on July 16, and played to a scoreless draw at Fort Lauderdale on July 26. Messi was in the lineup for the first meeting, but not the second.

“We’re playing to win trophies,” Noonan said. “We’ll continue to push to make that a reality.”

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General Daily Insight for November 24, 2025

The impact of minor gestures is magnified today. We start gently, since mischievous Mercury misreads healing Chiron, so small misunderstandings may nudge us to slow conversations until expectations match. As the hours roll on, the Moon faces expansive Jupiter, asking us to weigh comfort against growth while we juggle home needs with ambitious dreams. At 8:52 PM EST, wordy Mercury conjoins thoughtful Venus, inviting heartfelt talks that precede fair agreements. We can bridge almost any difference and move forward with kindness!

Aries

March 21 – April 19

Trust grows when you speak with gentle courage at this time. If something’s been bothering you, bring it up, but don’t force someone to focus on it unless it’s a continual issue. Shared resources could be a particularly sore spot with Mercury in your 8th house, but you can talk out these tangles. This may involve a business partner, a platonic pal, or a romantic connection. You likely both need the security such a discussion would offer. Aim for candor, because trust makes teamwork easier.

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

Reliable care will make every promise stronger. Your 7th House of Partnerships brightens as mischievous Mercury meets harmonious Venus there, encouraging a clear agreement about roles while smoothing tender feelings in close bonds. You might revisit a contract and add a clearer clause about response times. After all, if you’re on call, they should be paying you for that! If a loved one seems spacey, consider offering them some comforting tea and a listening ear. Wherever you’re at, choose patient words to build lasting connections.

Gemini

May 21 – June 20

An inquisitive spirit works best alongside kind support. Teamwork runs smoother when chatty Mercury joins sweet Venus in your 6th House of Work and Wellness, so productive tasks pair nicely with casual conversations. You may suggest a shared checklist to your co-worker or keep more snacks handy at home. Friendly gestures don’t have to be big to mean a lot to the recipient. Ensuring everyone has access to their needs, including you, is an incredibly valuable task. Spend today practicing simple support for your circle.

Cancer

June 21 – July 22

Playful chatter warms hearts faster than solemn discussions. Clever Mercury conjoins Venus within your 5th House of Delight, inviting light-hearted moments that allow everyone to feel safe expressing themselves. Plan a simple get-together at home tonight, one where your loved ones can relax into laughter and joy. Invite those you can trust to be accepting of a dip in energy levels — if you need to step outside for air, they should support that. Such gatherings are a great way to strengthen these invaluable bonds.

Leo

July 23 – August 22

Home feels calmer when voices stay kind. Your 4th House of Family glows as intellectual Mercury blends with Venus, guiding household talks and care tasks to flourish with affection and effort. You might set a holiday budget with family or friends, because generous warmth helps everyone feel seen and safe. If the holidays are a tough time for you or your loved ones, pay attention to what makes those rough moments more bearable. That way, you can make plans that prioritize comfort and care.

Virgo

August 23 – September 22

You can talk around problems all you want, but sooner or later, you’ll have to mention the elephant in the room. Clear messages matter when messenger Mercury teams up with values-driven Venus in your chatty 3rd house. You could refine instructions for co-workers, taking care to avoid unnecessary critiques without overlooking necessary fixes. Whatever you’re up to, most messages could use a second pass before sending. Edits prevent confusion that might otherwise multiply small errors. Keep it simple, because clarity saves everyone time.

Libra

September 23 – October 22

You never know unless you ask! Right now, curious Mercury is meeting money-wise Venus inside your 2nd House of Worth, making it easier to discuss pay (whether you’re the payee or payer) in a respectful way. You could ask for a discount on a less-than-satisfactory service or be offered a tip — even if your industry doesn’t typically involve tipping. A holiday bonus could also be in store! When you know your worth, you’ll be able to advocate for yourself with confidence.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

Your presence tells the story before your words. First impressions carry extra sweetness during the alignment between Mercury and Venus in the zone of self-identity, so your look and tone feel naturally more magnetic. Perhaps you’ll update a bio you use for work to mirror deeper changes you have been making. Feeling less professional? Consider saying hello to a neighbor you haven’t talked with much before! You could make an amazing new friend. If they don’t appreciate your vibe, that’s their problem.

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

The cosmos is speaking, but you’ll need a quiet space to hear it. Your shadowed 12th house hosts a meeting between cerebral Mercury and compassionate Venus, inviting gentle reflection. Healing is best done in slower, subtle moments, so make an effort to give yourself such moments throughout the day. You might write a note of apology or forgiveness, clean a hidden corner, or cancel an exhausting plan. Share one tender thought with a trusted friend tonight, and let their reply assuage any remaining worries.

Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

Community is strengthened by clear plans. Those plans shouldn’t be too tough to make while your friendly 11th house shines with the blessings of Mercury conjoining Venus. That said, people probably have some conflicting desires! You might propose a low-cost meetup for a professional team, because steady coordination turns goodwill into real momentum. When things are more personal, be sure to account for everyone’s preferences as much as possible. Either way, have patience with the prep for any get-together. Connections thrive with quality time.

Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

You’ve got the touch, Aquarius! Your 10th House of Status is practically vibrating with the energy of today’s conjunction between Mercury and Venus. They’re invigorating you to shape career-defining pitches or announce a reputation-boosting idea. At home or in public, keep your tone in mind. Different situations call for different vocabularies. For example, your boss probably wouldn’t appreciate slang, but your pals may want to hear it! Tailor your talk to your audience, because that’s the best way to attract trustworthy support.

Pisces

February 19 – March 20

Take a moment today to view the path ahead — metaphorically speaking. What are you most excited for as the year winds to an end? This is also a good time to think about plans for next year, as Mercury uplifts pleasure-seeking Venus in your inquisitive 9th house. If you’d prefer to stay in the present, try talking with someone from a different background. Ask open questions, letting sincere curiosity turn strangers into teachers and friends. Travel and learning can expand faith and joy.

Bernie Kosar doesn’t start with, “Hello,’’ on the other end of the phone.

He starts “It’s almost not believable — it’s Disney-type stuff.”

He’s on the ninth floor of University Hospital in Cleveland, and tells how he was being discharged last Sunday when told they finally had a liver for him. A 21-year-old Cleveland Browns fan, Ryan Dunlap, who was following Kosar’s wait for a liver transplant, had died in a medical emergency.

His family agreed to donate Ryan’s liver to Kosar.

“The odds of his liver matching me is like you or me hitting the Lotto,’’ says Kosar, the former Browns, University of Miami and Miami Dolphins quarterback. “And it matched. See, why the whole story isn’t believable? It’s all karmatically spiritual. I’ve been waiting for a liver, been told there was a transplant a few times only to be told it didn’t match. Now this happens.”

“I can see myself getting younger right in front of me.”

It’s early Sunday afternoon, six days after Kosar got his new liver, and he is waiting for his hometown Browns to watch on the TV at 4 p.m. He watched his other team, the Miami Hurricanes, beat Virginia Tech on Saturday. But his story is beyond football right now.

“I’m healing so fast, I think I’m getting discharged tomorrow,’’ he said. “I wasn’t supposed to get out for a month after the operation. Now I’m learning about my meds, anti-rejection stuff. I’m healthy, but I’m not healed. And they’re talking about me going home.

“I bet I’m talking to you in 30 hours and I’m home. If you wrote a book about it, would anyone believe this?”

Kosar has been updating his wait for a liver on social-media messages. “Like my coaches said, ‘How you do little things is how you do big things,” he said one day. Another day: “I could really use your love, support and actual prayers,” he once said.

Then, last Monday after surgery, he said from his bed, “Wow, just waking up from the surgery here.”

His path has been one of pain to that point. There was football pain. Concussions. Broken bones. He lost so many teeth from being hit — the New York Jets’ Joe Klecko knocked his molar right on the field — that he says the hardest part of recovery now is chewing food.

“I don’t have enough teeth,’’ he says.

His life after retiring from the Dolphins in 1996 involved a different pain. He didn’t take any pills as a player, but says he spent three decades taking more than 80 pills a day. And drinking. That all ended seven years ago. He has since started a wellness center and began working with the Crowley Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics to help others with mental issues.

He had problems needing help, too. Early-stage Parkinson’s disease. Multiple seizures, including a couple that put him in comas recently.

“The good part of that was I missed a couple of the Browns losses,’’ he said.

He suffered from cirrhosis of the liver, demanding the transplant.

“It’s kind of like a dream the way it happened,’’ he said. “I still can’t believe how good I feel right now. Like I said, I’m getting younger right before my eyes.”

He turns 62 on Tuesday.

“This might sound too dramatic, but I didn’t think I’d be alive for my 62nd birthday,’’ he said. “Now I’m going to walk out. I literally almost passed two months ago. I’ve been in a wheelchair for 10 weeks. Now I’m going to walk out and go home maybe as soon as (Monday).”

He started a GoFundMe page, and says the money will go to NFL players, military veterans and first responders in need. Golfer Phil Mickelson gave $20,000. Kosar’s University of Miami teammate, Jim Ferraro, gave $50,000.

“You know who’s getting helped first?” he said. “The Dunlap family. This’ll help pay for the funeral. I’m thankful for their son being a donor.”

He pauses on the ninth floor of the hospital. “It’s all unbelievable, isn’t it?”

It’s Thanksgiving this week, too, Kosar is told.

“I know,” he says near the end of a long journey. “Who has more to be thankful for than me?”

 

Observations and other notes of interest from Sunday’s 127-117 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers:

– For all the Heat have accomplished this season, being whole is not one of them.

– That could change Monday, amid hope that Tyler Herro will be available to make his return from September ankle surgery.

– Herro a week ago indicated he was a week away, before then skipping this Friday-Sunday trip to Chicago and Philadelphia.

– That does not necessarily mean the Heat will be wholly whole, with Andrew Wiggins and Nikola Jovic missing the trip with hip ailments.

– But having Herro, Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell would at least let this rendition of the Heat have their version of a big three available for the first time.

– The timing of a Herro return also would ease the burden on Powell, who was on the injury report Sunday with a hip ailment of his own, before continuing on in his place in the starting lineup.

– Based on the Heat’s injury issues and challenging early-season schedule, remaining above water was key.

– That has been accomplished.

– With Adebayo now back for three games since missing six with a toe sprain.

– So who are the 2025-26 Heat?

– Should Herro return Monday, then Monday could represent a degree of a restart.

– Speaking of returns, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra spoke pregame of the immediate impact of Adebayo in his return from the toe issue.

– “Yeah, I mean he does so many things for us offensively. But the biggest thing he’s done for us is his defense,” Spoelstra said. “Already, just in two games, we jumped to fourth in defense. I think we’re second or third for the season in the games that he’s played. But that’s what All-Stars do. He’s the leader of our group and he’s done a tremendous job.”

– As for Sunday, with Wiggins again out, the Heat for the second consecutive game opened with a lineup of Adebayo, Powell, Kel’el Ware, Pelle Larsson and Davion Mitchell.

– Also inactive and back in South Florida besides Wiggins were Herro and Jovic.

– Also inactive for the Heat were Vlad Goldin and Kasparas Jakucionis, on their G League assignments, and Terry Rozier, who is away from the team.

– With Joel Embiid again sidelined, the 76ers opened with a lineup of Tyrese Maxey, Quentin Grimes, Justin Edwards, Paul George and Andre Drummond.

– Adebayo opened the game defensively on George, with George opening defensively on Adebayo.

– Jaime Jaquez Jr. again was first off the Heat bench.

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– There then was more Keshad Johnson, after his Friday night double-double against the Bulls, entering in the Heat’s second substitution, along with Simone Fontecchio and Dru Smith.

– Adebayo’s fifth basket was the 3,500th of his career.

– Powell’s second rebound was the 1,700th of his career.

– The game opened the third of the Heat’s 15 back-to-back sets this season, to conclude Monday night at Kaseya Center against the Dallas Mavericks.

– The Heat split their first back-to-back, a road set that opened with a loss to the Lakers and was followed by a victory over the Clippers.

– The Heat then swept their second back-to-back set, home victories over the Hornets and then Trail Blazers.

– The Heat return to Kaseya Center at 7-1 at home this season.

– The 76ers held a moment of silence pregame for the recent passing of former NBA player Rodney Rogers.

– Former 76ers center Theo Ratliff rang the pregame liberty bell.

– With 76ers legend Allen Iverson also among those in attendance.

– Spoelstra entered three victories from 800 in the regular season.

It continues to be a case of not who but rather how for the Miami Heat.

With Andrew Wiggins, Nikola Jovic and Tyler Herro back in South Florida, the Heat went into Philadelphia on Sunday and extended their winning streak to a season-best four in a row, with a 127-117 victory over the 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Once again, Erik Spoelstra’s mantra of his team having enough proved more than prescient, this time with guard Norman Powell leading the way with 32 points, supported by several stat-filling efforts.

In addition, from the Heat’s big men there were 20 points and 16 rebounds from Kel’el Ware and 18 points and 13 rebounds from Bam Adebayo.

“Bam and Kel’el were monsters on the glass,” Spoelstra said, “each one of them in their own way.

On the wing, Davion Mitchell closed with 12 assists, nine rebounds and eight points, with Pelle Larsson with eight assists, six points and six rebounds.

And from the bench, 22 points from Jaime Jaquez Jr.

About the only disappointment was failing to get Mitchell the triple-double.

“We all wanted to see D-Mitch get that triple-double,” Spoelstra said. “He was so close.”

It was a robust Sunday brunch of an effort from a team that as soon as possibly Monday could have Herro in the mix for the first time this season.

About the only place where there wasn’t feasting was the foul line, where the Heat closed 20 of 30.

Still, another robust offensive effort for the league’s leading offense.

“Everybody feels involved,” Adebayo said. “Everybody is getting the ball. Everybody knows it’s controlled havoc in a sense.”

As for the 76ers, another case of being overmatched in another game missed by center Joel Embiid, with guard Tyrese Maxey pacing Philadelphia with 27 points.

Next up for the 11-6 Heat is a Monday night home game against the Dallas Mavericks, at the start of a four-game homestand.

“These are little, mini times during the season that you don’t want to over-celebrate, but we do want to acknowledge it,” Spoelstra said of the winning streak. “I don’t think anybody two months ago thought we’d be sitting third in the East. It’s not everything, but it’s something. I want our guys to enjoy it.”

Five Degrees of Heat from Sunday’s game:

1. Game flow: The Heat led 37-27 at the end of the opening period, a quarter that featured 10 points from Powell, eight rebounds from Ware and six assists from Mitchell.

The Heat then went up 16 in the second period, only to see it all erased by a 16-0 Philadelphia run, with the Heat up 71-67 at the intermission.

The Heat pushed back to a 14-point lead in the third quarter, with the 76ers this time responding with a 10-0 run, to stand within 99-93 entering the fourth quarter.

The 76ers got it within two early in the fourth quarter, before the Heat then pushed back to a 13-point lead, holding on from there.

“When they did make a run and get it to five or six, we would come back, settle in after a timeout and come right back, and push it to 10. You want to see that kind of progress,” Spoelstra said.

2. No doubt: Having briefly left Friday night’s blowout victory over the Bulls with a groin issue and then surfacing on the injury report with what was listed as an irritated left hip, Powell not only was in the starting lineup, but active from the jump.

Setting the tone with eight of the Heat’s first 12 points, Powell had 10 points in the first period, including the Heat’s only two 3-pointers of the first quarter.

Powell then was up to 23 points by halftime, twice drawing three-shot fouls in the second period, and then another in the third. He closed 11 of 18 from the field, 4 of 7 on the 3-pointers he wasn’t fouled on.

Powell’s 19th point was the 8,500th of his career.

“What an explosive offensive talent he is,” Spoelstra said. “And the fact that he made himself available tonight, we’re really appreciative of that.”

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3. Ware-with-all: Starting for the second consecutive game amid the injury absences of Wiggins and Jovic, Ware had eight rebounds and eight points in the first quarter.

Ware cashed in on yet another injury absence by Embiid, with Philadelphia again instead having to start veteran Andrew Drummond in the middle.

Ware had a double-double by halftime, at that point with 11 points and 10 rebounds, now with six double-doubles in the past seven games.

“Just playing with so much more force than he was a year ago at this time,” Spoelstra said. “He’s gaining confidence.

Ware’s rebounding was needed, with Drummond closing with 23 for the 76ers.

“Each game I’m realizing more and more that I can really have an impact on the glass to help my team out because that’s what we need,” Ware said.

4. Scrappy support: It wasn’t only about the Heat’s leading men, with the Heat’s supporting cast drawing three charges in the first half, including two drawn by Pelle Larsson and one by Dru Smith.

As is his wont, Larsson drew one of the offensive fouls with his face.

At the start of the trip, Spoelstra ahead of Friday’s game in Chicago said of Larsson, “Someone should chart how many times he’s been hit in his face with an elbow or something. I mean they chart everything, right? They’ve got to chart that somewhere. He’s definitely leading the team on that.”

5. Maxey factor: Maxey entered second in the NBA in scoring, at 33.4 points per game, coming off a 47-point outing Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. He closed 10 of 23 from the field, 5 of 14 on 3-pointers.

“You’re just seeing somebody that his confidence continues to grow,” Spoelstra said. “You know, he’s had moments like this the last couple of years. But now, because of some of the injuries, his usage has gone way up. I think he’s leading the league in touches right now.

“But you have somebody with that kind of speed, that kind of shooting ability, and he just has an exuberance with the way that he plays, that has everybody on high alert.”

Mitchell handled most of the coverage on Maxey.

“I just tried my best to put my body on him and sending him to my teammates, and I think I did a good job of that,” he said.

CORAL GABLES — Malik Reneau had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Tre Donaldson scored 21, and neither player missed a shot from the floor as Miami steamrolled Delaware State 97-41 on Sunday.

Reneau made all 10 of his shots with a 3-pointer for the Hurricanes (5-1). His only miss came at the free-throw line where he went 3 for 4. His third double-double of the season came in only 19 minutes of play. Donaldson sank all four of his 3-pointers and shot 8 for 8 overall, making his only free throw. He added six assists.

Freshman Salih Altuntas totaled 13 points — on 6-for-7 shooting — and 11 rebounds off the bench for his first double-double for Miami. Shelton Henderson had 11 points.

Ademar Santos led the Hornets (2-5) with 10 points, but he made only 4 of 16 shots.

Reneau had 14 points and Donaldson scored 13 to lead Miami to a 50-19 advantage at halftime. The pair combined to shoot 11 for 11 as the Hurricanes shot 64.5% in taking the 31-point lead.

Miami took its largest lead at 94-35 on a layup by Altuntas with 3:37 left to play.

The Hurricanes largest margin of victory came on Nov. 20, 1998, when they beat Florida Memorial 131-72.

Delaware State shot 25.9% overall and 22.2% from 3-point range.

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