The NBA's play-in tournament continues Wednesday with showdowns in the East: Sixers-Heat and Bulls-Hawks. Which two teams will win their play-in games? And can any of the East's play-in teams win a round in the playoffs against the Celtics or Knicks? Our writers weigh in.
1. Sixers vs. Heat: Who wins?
Dan Devine: Sixers. Philly has outscored opponents by nine points per 100 possessions in Joel Embiid’s minutes this season. They’re 31-8 when he plays — a 65-win pace. He’s averaged 30.