The second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs features two exciting matchups on Monday night. Here's what you need to know for betting:

Miami Heat (-7.5) vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Key Factors:

• Joel Embiid out with orbital fracture, concussion, and torn thumb ligament
• Sixers relying heavily on James Harden and Tyrese Maxey for scoring
• Jimmy Butler averaged 30.5 points (54% shooting), 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists in first round
• Bam Adebayo contributing 12.4 points (52% shooting), 8.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists

Prediction: Heat cover the spread at home against undermanned 76ers

Phoenix Suns (-5.5) vs. Dallas Mavericks

Key Factors:

• Devin Booker returned from hamstring injury in first round closer
• Chris Paul dominated first round: 22.3 points (57% shooting), 11.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds
• Luka Doncic averaged 29.0 points, 10.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists after missing 3 games
• Jalen Brunson emerged with 27.8 points (48% shooting), 4.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists

Prediction: Suns cover at home behind strong team performance

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