Mojo's Round 2 NBA Playoff Picks

Eastern Conference

Cavaliers - Celtics

Each game in this series should be an outstanding battle. Both teams have outstanding superstars, grizzly vets and rising your talent. LeBron is playing his best basketball and the Cavs have all their weapons clicking. Jamison, Shaq, Varejao and West are quite an array of talent and they should have plenty to get past Rondo and Garnett. Cavs in 6.

Magic - Hawks/Bucks

The Magic dominated and destroyed the Bobcats in round 1. Meanwhile, neither the Hawks nor Bucks seem to want to get to round 2 bad enough. The Magic are deeper and more versatile than either the Hawks or Bucks. Right now the only weakness on Orlando is Dwight Howard's inability to stay out of foul trouble. That hasn't slowed them one bit. Magic in 5 over either Hawks or Bucks.

Western Conference

Lakers-Jazz

The Lakers were tested mightily by Kevin Durant and the young rising Thunder in round 1. LA's veteran savvy prevailed and now they face a more experienced team in Utah. The Jazz have lost Okur for the season but continue to roll with outstanding play in the paint from Boozer and Milsap. Deron Williams is proving to be the best point guard in the NBA. However, the Lakers are just too long and deep with Gasol, Artest, Bynum and Odom. Lakers in 6.

Suns-Spurs

The Spurs have been the nemesis of the Suns since Marbury was in Phoenix. No matter who the Suns put on the court, the Spurs play more consistently and usually take the series. This year should be no different. George Hill & Richard Jefferson have found their niche with the Spurs offense and Popovich has them all playing shutdown defense. Amar'e and Nash are good, but they don't have the versatility to get past San Antonio. Spurs in 6.