The first quarter in Miami was a defensive struggle. In the second quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Heat and Celtics, though, the Heat have heated up.
Heat Vs. Celtics Score: Dwyane Wade Stakes Miami To Halftime Lead, 51-36
Dwyane Wade had 23 points in the first half, leading a Miami attack that is aerating Boston’s vaunted defense with dribble-and-kick. James Jones, the recipient of a lot of those kick-outs, has 14 points, and hasn’t taken a shot inside the arc. LeBron James’ 10 points seem like an afterthought.
Boston is left wondering how to slow Wade and prevent James or Chris Bosh (who has two points) from revving up their games, and wondering what it can do to kick-start its own offense. Delonte West has been the Celtics’ spark so far, with eight points off the bench, and Ray Allen has 13, but Celtics starters not named Allen have combined to make just three of 14 shots and score just eight points.
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