The Boston Globe team of writers covering the NBA make their predictions on who will hoist the trophy in June:

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Eastern Conference: Heat over Celtics

Western Conference: Lakers over Thunder

Continue reading below

NBA Finals: Lakers over Heat

MVP: LeBron James

FRANK DELL’APA

Eastern Conference: Heat over Celtics

Western Conference: Lakers over Thunder

NBA Finals: Lakers over Heat

MVP: LeBron James

GARY WASHBURN

Eastern Conference: Celtics over Heat

Western Conference: Thunder over Lakers

NBA Finals: Celtics over Thunder

MVP: Chris Paul

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

Eastern Conference: Heat over Celtics

Western Conference: Lakers over Thunder

NBA Finals: Lakers over Heat

MVP: Kevin Durant