NBA Playoffs Round Two Predictions

And then there were eight. A lot went down in the first round to take in. Nets got swept by Boston, the only sweep in the opening round, while the Dallas Mavericks won their first playoff series since their 2011 championship run. 

e had the top four seeds in both conference advance to the next round. And for the first time since 2011, we didn't see a series in the opening round go the full seven games. There was one sweep, three five game series and four series go six games.

The Western conference second round, everybody appears to be at full health going into round two. Can't exactly say the same thing for the East. Khris Middleton is going to be out for the Bucks in their series with Boston. Middelton is out with an MCL sprain and will miss the entire second round. Then there's the Sixers, who are going to be without the services of Joel Embiid, who's out with a fractured orbital bone and a concussion.

That being taken into account, here's how I see the second round going down.

Eastern Conference:
1. Miami Heat vs 4. Philadelphia 76ers: Heat in 6
2. Boston Celtics vs 3. Milwaukee Bucks: Celtics in 6

Western Conference:
1. Phoenix Suns vs 4. Dallas Mavericks: Suns in 5
2. Memphis Grizzles vs 3. Golden State Warriors: Warriors in 5

All four series going to be very entertaining.