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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