Game 1 on Monday. Celtics success depends on how KG plays down low without Bosh. I say Heat in 6.

Agree on Heat in 6.

This is about the time when I usually get interested in really watching NBA games. This series and the Spurs / Thunder series should be fun to watch from start to finish. I am rooting for the Celtics but have a hard time seeing them winning this series. It is all about Rondo. When he plays well, the Celtics can play with anyone. When he doesn't, it is tough going for the Celtics. In this series, Rondo can not have an off night if the Celtics are going to win.

I'd like to think the Celtics have a chance but I don't see it, especially without a healthy Ray Allen. Heat in 6.

Worst officiated half I've ever seen

Totally agree. Unless there was something else that wasn't televised in one form or another, those were the 3 worst technical fouls called I've seen in NBA games, especially playoff NBA games. Perhaps the Garnett one was legit, but not when Wade had a hand on it too, IMO. If the Celtics lose, I'll be curious what Doc says afterward in the post game.

Tie game at the half.

 

Is DWade playing tonight?

No idea how that game was tied at half. Brutal half for the officials.

When Battier is hitting 3's, that's when you know things are going pretty decent for Miami.

 

 

 

Sheeeew, he's horrible on offense. :lol:

Heat role players getting it done tonight

Brandon Bass has been filleted and put in a freezer bag.

You have to wonder if the absence of Bosh allows for Bron and Wade to have easier access to the rim. They have jointly been rolling the past 4 games now. Wade has been shooting over 60% I believe. The box score shows LeBron being 0-3 from deep. I can only recall one 3 point attempt and he missed the rim completely which is not uncommon. Loved how he played last night. In essence they have replaced Bosh at the 4 with LeBron who is 10 times as good.

I kept checking back in once the Hatfield and McCoys special came on. Was bummed to see the Celtics lose, but hopefully they can bounce back in game 2.

 

LeBron has been a beast.

The Celtics need Allen and Pierce to show in game 2 if they want to get a win. They were a combined 6-25 in game 1. Obviously that won't get it done.

Saw on ESPN's ticker last night that he is considering playing Ray Allen every other game? If his ankle is really bothering him that bad, why hasn't he been sitting previously? I haven't followed as much, so that might be a dumb question.