MIAMI — Mike Brown went back to his big lineup in Game 3.

With Miles McBride unavailable for personal reasons — a league source said there was a death in his family — Ariel Hukporti rejoined the starters Sunday for a taller configuration.

It matched the philosophy Brown outlined a few days prior, when the coach said he’ll adjust based on the opponent.

In the opener, the Cavaliers had Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley — and Brown responded with a big frontcourt. In the second game, the Celtics were small and Brown pushed OG Anunoby to power forward by giving McBride the start.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) drives to the basket against New York Knicks center Ariel Hukporti (55) during the first quarter at Kaseya Center. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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