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<i>Who's the best player left in the NBA playoffs</i>

Just how bad was the Dallas beatdown? Let us count the ways.

The 76ers traded for the James Harden of old. The present version is a major reason their playoffs are over, and why their summer is again full of questions.

Miami brought Philadelphia’s momentum to a screeching halt in Game 5, shutting down Joel Embiid and baffling their opponents on defense. Have the Heat found their blueprint to advance?

Miami's most efficient offensive performance of the playoffs coincides with one of Philadelphia's worst offensive games of the season.

The former MVP doesnt need to fill up the box score or hit game-ending clutch shots. The new vision for Harden is just to be solid for the Sixers.

The Celtics have their work cut out against the defending champs, but Boston couldnt have gotten this far without an identity overhaul.

Stepping up in Khris Middletons absence is just one of the areas of focus for a Milwaukee team that isnt ready to give up its claim to the championship.

Dallas coach Jason Kidd reiterated that the Mavs need to get other players going, specifically Jalen Brunson and Spencer Dinwiddie, after Wednesdays loss put them in a 2-0 hole against the Suns.

Miami's offense can be better, while Philadelphia needs more options with Joel Embiid out.