Let’s look further to see if Atlanta can take advantage of Joel Embiid’s absence or if 76ers supporting cast can step in his absence.
Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks had no answer for the Brooklyn Nets. James Harden left the game in the first minute with a hamstring injury.
Denver advanced to the second round for the third straight year despite the absence of Jamal Murray and other key players.
The team travelling has won every game in this series, which is the first time that's happened through six games in NBA history.
LeBron James has been eliminated from the NBA playoffs in the first round. In his 14 previous appearances, that had never happened. Until now.
The Bucks with their own trio of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton, might be the best-equipped team to defend the Nets.
The Phoenix Suns are now one win away from eliminating the defending champs Los Angeles Lakers after humiliating them in Game 5.
Damian Lillard's franchise playoff record 55 points and NBA playoff record 12 three-pointers forced the game into overtime and the second OT.
While the usual suspects put up their numbers for Utah Jazz, Mike Conley was the real hero for the Jazz in Game 4.
When Joel Embiid left the game, the 76ers were leading 20-12. Without him, they were outscored by 16 points and ended up losing 122-114.