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

Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers (Sixers -2)

The Heat dominated Game 5 at home behind Jimmy Butler's efficient 23-point performance (9-15 FG), along with 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Miami's balanced attack featured:

• Max Strus: 19 points, 10 rebounds
• Gabe Vincent: 15 points (5-7 FG)
• Bam Adebayo: 12 points, 6 rebounds
• Victor Oladipo and Tyler Herro: 13 and 10 points off bench

The 76ers struggled as Joel Embiid managed just 17 points (7-12 FG) and James Harden only scored 14 points (5-13 FG) with 4 assists. Back in Philadelphia, expect the Sixers to feed off their home crowd's energy as they fight to force Game 7.

Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks (Suns -2)

The Suns crushed Dallas in Game 5, led by:

• Devin Booker: 28 points (11-20 FG)
• Deandre Ayton: 20 points, 9 rebounds
• Mikal Bridges: 14 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals
• Chris Paul: 7 points, 10 assists

For Dallas, Luka Doncic posted 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 steals, while Jalen Brunson added 21 points (9-17 FG) and 7 rebounds. Returning home, the Mavericks will need a complete team effort similar to Game 4 to extend their season under coach Jason Kidd's guidance.

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