Which NBA teams are heading to the conference finals
The Eastern Conference's top-seeded participants are Miami HeatTheir chances of success skyrocketed after the Philadelphia 76ersFinalist for MVP and center ruled out Joel EmbiidIndefinitely with an orbital crack and mild concussion.
The second round's most anticipated series is the between. Boston CelticsThe defending champion Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics, just off a sweep in the Brooklyn Nets, have been red hot for months after the league's top defense and the continued growth of superstars Jayson Tatum.
The NBA's best was displayed in the Western Conference Phoenix SunsWho welcomed me back? Devin BookerIn their Game 6 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Backcourt partner Chris PaulAfter a historic 14-for-14 shooting performance, the Suns welcome back. Luka DoncicAnd the Dallas Mavericks.
The West's 2 against 3 matchup has been an electrifying guard Ja MorantThe young Memphis GrizzliesFace Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond GreenAnd the Golden State WarriorsThey are trying to revive their dynasty with a new roster.
What will Round 2 deliver in terms of upsets? Our NBA experts have made their predictions.
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EAST SEMIFINALS
Jerry BembryHeat in 6
Kendra Andrews: Heat in 6
Jamal Collier Heat in 6
Nick DePaulaHeat in 6
Nick Friedell:Heat in 6
Kirk GoldsberryHeat in 5
Israel Gutierrez: Heat in 5
Tim Legler:Heat in 5
Andrew Lopez:Heat in 6
Tim MacMahon: Heat in 6
Bobby MarksHeat in 6
Dave McMenaminHeat in 6
Kevin Pelton:Heat in 5
Omar Raja:Heat in 5
Jorge Sedano:Heat in 7
Ramona Shelburne:Heat in 7
André Snellings:Heat in 5
Marc J. SpearsHeat in 5
Ohm Youngmisuk:Heat in 6
Final score:Heat 19, 76ers 0.
Jerry BembryBucks in 7
Kendra Andrews: Bucks in 7
Jamal Collier Celtics in 6
Nick DePaulaCeltics in 7
Nick Friedell:Celtics in 6
Kirk GoldsberryCeltics in 7
Israel Gutierrez: Celtics in 7
Tim Legler:Bucks in 7
Andrew Lopez:Celtics in 7
Zach Lowe:Celtics in 6
Tim MacMahon: Celtics in 7
Bobby MarksCeltics in 7
Dave McMenaminBucks in 7
Kevin Pelton:Celtics in 7
Omar Raja:Celtics in 7
Jorge Sedano:Celtics in 7
Ramona Shelburne:Celtics in 7
André Snellings:Bucks in 7
Marc J. SpearsCeltics in 7
Ohm Youngmisuk:Bucks in 7
Final score: Celtics 14, Bucks 6.
WEST SEMIFINALS
Jerry BembrySuns in 6
Kendra Andrews: Suns in 6
Jamal Collier Suns in 7
Nick DePaulaSuns in 6
Nick Friedell:Suns in 6
Kirk GoldsberrySuns in 6
Israel Gutierrez: Suns in 6
Tim Legler:Suns in 6
Andrew Lopez:Suns in 6
Zach Lowe:Suns in 6
Tim MacMahon: Suns in 7
Bobby MarksSuns in 6
Dave McMenaminSuns in 5
Kevin Pelton:Suns in 7
Omar Raja: Suns in 6
Jorge Sedano:Suns in 6
Ramona Shelburne:Suns in 7
André Snellings:Suns in 5
Marc J. SpearsSuns in 6
Ohm Youngmisuk:Suns in 7
Final score:Suns 20, Mavericks 1.
Jerry BembryWarriors in 6
Kendra Andrews: Warriors in 6
Jamal Collier Warriors in 5
Nick DePaulaWarriors in 6
Nick Friedell:Warriors in 6
Kirk GoldsberryWarriors in 6
Israel Gutierrez: Warriors in 5
Tim Legler:Warriors in 6
Andrew Lopez:Warriors in 6
Zach Lowe:Warriors in 6
Tim MacMahon: Warriors in 6
Bobby MarksWarriors in 6
Dave McMenaminWarriors in 5
Kevin Pelton:Warriors in 6
Omar Raja: Warriors in 7
Jorge Sedano:Warriors in 6
Ramona Shelburne:Warriors in 6
André Snellings:Warriors in 6
Marc J. SpearsWarriors in 6
Ohm Youngmisuk:Warriors in 6
Final score:Warriors 20, Grizzlies 1.
