When Vucevic went out in the third quarter, the game was still very much in doubt, with Miami holding a six-point lead. Shortly after, the Heat blew out to a big lead and the Sixers' ultimately fell to 11-5.
So, can the Sixers survive until both Hawes and Vucevic are healthy?
"I think any time you have injuries, particularly at the same position and we're a big guy short anyway with trading Marreese Speights, it's a concern," said team president Rod Thorn. "I think what you have to ascertain is how long are they going to be out. Will they be playing shortly or will it take a while for them to come back?
"The problem is, there are not a lot of big guys available. Most are playing here or overseas. You have to find out what is available and what do you have a chance to get. We'll need to get a more definitive answer from our medical people regarding what they think of how long Spencer and Nik will be out."
The options are limited within the team, obviously. Elton Brand can play some center, and most likely with Thaddeus Young at the power forward. That, however, leaves the team awfully small and doing it for long periods of time can hurt.
"We still have Tony Battie and Lavoy Allen available," said Thorn. "What you have to look at with this is if you can get someone, how does it compare to what you have? We do have 13 players. There is a chance we could pick up someone who could help."
Teams are allowed to carry 14 players and dress 13.
If one good has come out of any of this, it probably has been the impressive play of Vucevic, who went for 13 points and nine rebounds in just 24 minutes against the Heat.
