THE NBA Playoffs suddenly became a dogfight. With the return of Joel Embiid, the Sixers were able to bounce back and tie their series with the Miami Heat. Now, the series looks like a toss-up for the virtual Best of Three. Rankings and home court advantage are tossed out the window.

In the other East series, the Boston Celtics have a new lease on life thanks to Al Horford. The series is now tied as well. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns had no injury to blame in their loss to the Dallas Mavericks, but their turnovers, and Chris Paul's inconsistency, have made the series interesting.