NBA playoffs 2022 - Experts' picks for every second-round series

Which NBA teams are headed to the conference finals?

In the Eastern Conference, the top-seeded Miami Heat just saw their chances skyrocket after the Philadelphia 76ers ruled out center and MVP finalist Joel Embiid indefinitely with an orbital fracture and a mild concussion.

The most anticipated series of the second round is between the Boston Celtics and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics, fresh off a sweep of the Brooklyn Nets, have been red-hot for months behind the league's best defense and the continued rise of superstar Jayson Tatum.

The Western Conference featured the NBA-best Phoenix Suns, who welcomed back Devin Booker in their Game 6 closeout win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Backcourt partner Chris Paul is coming off a historic 14 for 14 shooting performance as the Suns take on Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.

The West's 2 vs. 3 matchup has electrifying guard Ja Morant and the young Memphis Grizzlies facing Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors, who are looking to reboot their dynasty around a remixed roster.

How many upsets will Round 2 provide? Our NBA experts are making their predictions.

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Jerry Bembry: Heat in 6

Kendra Andrews: Heat in 6

Jamal Collier: Heat in 6

Nick DePaula: Heat in 6

Nick Friedell: Heat in 6

Kirk Goldsberry: Heat in 5

Israel Gutierrez: Heat in 5

Tim Legler: Heat in 5

Andrew Lopez: Heat in 6

Tim MacMahon: Heat in 6

Bobby Marks: Heat in 6

Dave McMenamin: Heat 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. Spears: Heat in 5

Ohm Youngmisuk: Heat in 6

Final tally: Heat 19, 76ers 0.

Jerry