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VIDEO: Marco Belinelli scores 21 off the bench in 76ers win over Heat

Atlanta Hawks guard Marco Belinelli (3) looks to pass while being defend by Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta.  BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL to the AJC
Atlanta Hawks guard Marco Belinelli (3) looks to pass while being defend by Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL to the AJC
By Juliakate E Culpepper
April 20, 2018

Philadelphia 76ers guard Marco Belinelli had a 21-point game off the bench Thursday in Game 3 against the Miami Heat.

Belinelli, who helped the Atlanta Hawks lead the NBA in 3-point percentage earlier in the season, played 33 minutes Thursday, shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 4-of-8 beyond the arc for 21 points, five assists and four rebounds.

The 11-year NBA veteran hit his fourth 3-pointer of the game in the third quarter, giving the 76ers an 88-86 lead.

Belinelli hit another impressive 3-point shot in the first quarter of Thursday’s 128-108 win.

The 76ers trail the Heat 2-1 headed into Game 4 on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

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