Given all the offensive talent on the floor, it would be fair to hope that the Heat vs. Celtics series would be a high-scoring string of barn-burners. After the first quarter of Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals Series, that looks very unlikely: the Heat clamped down, taking a 20-14 lead on the Celtics.
Heat Vs. Celtics Score: Miami Leading, 20-14, After Defensive First Quarter
The Heat’s offensive production is coming from Dwyane Wade and LeBron James, just like always. Wade leads all scorers with 13 points, and has added two assists, two steals, a rebound, and a block; James has five points. The duo had combined for all of Miami’s points until a Mario Chalmers lay-up at the buzzer.
Comparatively, the Celtics have been scuffling. Ray Allen has eight points to lead Boston, and two fouls each for Rajon Rondo and Kevin Garnett has made finding an offensive rhythm harder.
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