Celtics vs Heat ECF

[GahLee]

Game one tomorrow.

[#10_Ainge_#10]

Stephen A. Smith said last night that Heat would steam roll the Celtics. As much as I would enjoy that, I don't see it happening. I will say Heat in 6 unless they come out and take 3 of the first 4 but I'm banking on them dropping at least one in Boston. JMO

[bentenn]

6 sounds about right, I would count on one game where PP gets hot and wins em a game and maybe the same for a game from Rondo or Garnett

[GahLee]

Best thing for the Heat would be for the series to go 6 games. They really need to get Bosh back and have him be able to shake the rust off and get his legs back if they are gonna have any hope of winning it all.

Ray Allen having an ankle injury is bad news for Boston.

For them to have a chance they are gonna have to completely control the tempo of the game. Which will fall on Rondo's shoulders.

[gordonr24]

Heat in 5

[#10_Ainge_#10]

Originally Posted by bentenn

6 sounds about right, I would count on one game where PP gets hot and wins em a game and maybe the same for a game from Rondo or Garnett

this series for the Celtics rests on Rondo. If Rondo can get a couple triple doubles the Celtics will make this a series. It sounds ridiculous but the Celtics go as Rondo goes. If he's dishing and can get 10 rebounds and score at least 10 points they're hard to beat. Garnet playing center is going to be the x factor. Unless the Heat find an answer for him it will be tough to beat them.

[bentenn]

Originally Posted by #10_Ainge_#10

this series for the Celtics rests on Rondo. If Rondo can get a couple triple doubles the Celtics will make this a series. It sounds ridiculous but the Celtics go as Rondo goes. If he's dishing and can get 10 rebounds and score at least 10 points they're hard to beat. Garnet playing center is going to be the x factor. Unless the Heat find an answer for him it will be tough to beat them.

I agree, especially now that bosh is out indefinitely, thr need him in this series

[VolBuck24]

I don't think they'll really need Bosh until the finals.

[bentenn]

Originally Posted by VolBuck24

I don't think they'll really need Bosh until the finals.

I hope your right

[#10_Ainge_#10]

Originally Posted by bentenn

I agree, especially now that bosh is out indefinitely, thr need him in this series

Saw today that Bosh has been limited in participating in basketball related drills as of yesterday. Bosh coming back would relieve some pressure from Lebron and Wade. I think they can continue to play at the level they have but Bosh just helps takes the pressure off them. Should the Heat come out of the gate fast, with the Celtics being banged up I think it will be tough for them to make it a series.

[gordonr24]

But having Bosh out means more touches for Wade and Lebron.....and I'm not sure I'd prefer it this way if I'm the Celtics.

[#10_Ainge_#10]

If

Originally Posted by gordonr24

But having Bosh out means more touches for Wade and Lebron.....and I'm not sure I'd prefer it this way if I'm the Celtics.

If the Heat controls the pace during the series even without Bosh they will win it, Boston needs to make it a half court game.

[Yankee_Vol]

As much as I hate the Celtics(and everything Boston), I hate the Heat more

[#10_Ainge_#10]

Almost time to do the damn thing.

[Yankee_Vol]

Let's go Celtics