Two critical NBA Playoff Game 6 matchups are set for Thursday evening, with teams fighting to advance to the Conference Finals.

Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers Spread: 76ers (-2)

The Heat dominated Game 5 with a blowout win led by Jimmy Butler's efficient 23-point performance. Miami saw balanced scoring with Max Strus (19 pts, 10 reb), Gabe Vincent (15 pts), and strong contributions from Adebayo, Tucker, Oladipo, and Herro.

Joel Embiid struggled with just 17 points, while James Harden couldn't maintain his Game 4 momentum, scoring only 14 points with 4 assists. Back in Philadelphia, expect the 76ers to play with urgency and feed off their home crowd's energy.

Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks Spread: Suns (-2)

The Suns crushed Dallas in Game 5, with Devin Booker leading all scorers with 28 points. Deandre Ayton added 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Chris Paul facilitated with 10 assists.

For Dallas, Luka Doncic (28 pts, 11 reb) and Jalen Brunson (21 pts) carried the offensive load, but received little help from teammates. Returning home, the Mavericks will need a complete team effort similar to their Game 4 performance to extend their season.

With championship aspirations, the Suns remain favorites, but expect Coach Jason Kidd to have his Mavericks prepared for this elimination game.

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