[0-1] Celtics succumb to Heat in Opener
MIAMI — LeBron James got his ring, then got cramps.
The Miami Heat found a way to beat their biggest rival anyway.
Dwyane Wade scored 29 points, James finished 26 points and 10 rebounds while missing much of the second half, and the reigning NBA champion Heat beat the Boston Celtics 120-107 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.
Tribute to Ray Allen [via Meir21]
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He’s just amazing. (He) doesn’t have to score. Obviously we need his scoring. That’s important, but he just – he’s our life. I mean, he really is,” Rivers said. “He just does so many things that don’t have numbers to it. A lot of it is with his voice.
Doc Rivers
CLUTCH!
[ECF, 3-2] Celtics win Pivotal game 5, 92-88 against the Heat
MIAMI — Paul Pierce watched the shot sail just over LeBron James’ outstretched arm. And when it swished, he turned toward the Boston bench, shaking his head.
The biggest shot of the night, for certain.
And it put the Miami Heat in big trouble in these Eastern Conference finals.
Kevin Garnett finished with 26 points and 11 rebounds, Pierce scored 19 and the Celtics moved one win away from the East title by beating the Heat 94-90 on Tuesday night, taking a 3-2 lead in the series.
