Yeah losing embiid was a big blow to the sixers this game though of we can't disregard dwade's efforts. I'm sure hr can keep that kind of play if given a chance and we're about to be treated to a wade/simmons show. It's a classic young gun vs old horse experience match up.
But that's not the thinking prior to that game, others just think of it now because Miami Heat literally spoiled the Sixers momentum. Game 1 result lead others to think that Sixers is strong and can handle the Miami Heat even without Joel Embiid and now the idea was changed.
For Miami Heat, Eric Spoelstra might now be considering removing Wade as 6th man and take the momentum at early phase. It's a good tyming to test it since they will have a homecourt advantage next game. Literally, it's not a good idea since it will destroyed the current phase as Miami Heat is used to play without the isolation play of DWade but since a homecourt advantage is a factor, it can be tests even for few minutes.