So Which Teams Will Advance To The Conference Finals?

Hawks vs. Orlando
Orlando will win the series in 4 games. With Orlando's "Superman" Dwight Howard and dominant defense, Atlanta will have a hard time putting up big numbers to get a win. Last year's NBA finalists are looking strong and prime for a championship run, meanwhile the Hawks were the only team taken to 7 games in the first round. Key Match-ups: Joe Johnson and Vince Carter, Dwight Howard and Al Horford

Celtics vs. Cavs
The Cavs will take the series in 7 games. Lebron "The King" James will have to play like an MVP the whole series to beat KG's Celtics. The 2008 NBA champion Celtics may be a shadow of their former self, but the heart of a champion never quits. LeBron will be looking to make his second trip to the final where he has never won a NBA Finals game. Key Match-ups: Lebron James and Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnet and Antawn Jamison, Mo Williams and Rajon Rondo

Spurs vs. Suns

I predict that the Phoenix Suns will beat the San Antonio Spurs in 4 games. Even though the Spurs have beaten the Suns in 4 straight series, the Suns will simply run and out gun the Spurs this year. Key Match-ups: Tim Duncan and Amare Stoudemire, Steve Nash and Tony Parker. Interesting Note: The Lakers or Spurs have represented the Western Conference in the NBA Finals in 10 of the past 11 seasons.

Lakers vs. Jazz

I predict that the Lakers will beat the Jazz in Game 6. The Lakers has too much size and the Jazz has injured starters that will make them limitless. The Lakers have eliminated the Jazz the past two seasons, both times the Lakers made it to the NBA Finals. Key Match-ups: Deron Williams and Derek Fisher, Carlos Boozer and Pau Gasol.