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SI's Chris Mannix answers your questions including who leads the MVP race, and how Russell Westbrook can improve his game.

Mailbag: James Harden or Steph Curry for MVP, East playoff drama, more

James Harden or Steph Curry for MVP? Will the Cavs roll to the Finals? Chris Mannix answers your questions.

In this week's Twitter mailbag, Chris Mannix dives into a host of NBA topics, including whether James Harden deserves the edge over Stephen Curry for MVP.

Among the other reader questions answered this week:

• Assuming the Cavaliers are healthy, will there be any drama in the East playoffs?

• Where does the Celtics' rebuild stand if they make the playoffs?

• How much better can Russell Westbrook get?

If you'd like to ask a question for next week's mailbag, leave a comment below or send a tweet to @ChrisMannixSI using the hashtag #MannixMailbag.

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