Net Cords: Celtics And Heat, Both Sides Ready For Battle
In the East, there's no question that defense is the name of the game. We'll be lucky if either the Boston Celtics or Miami Heat manage to score 90 points on the other. Likely, it will be less.
Our writers from Celtics Blog and Peninsula is Mightier break down the challenges each of their teams will face in this series.
Oh Great, More Defense - Looking Ahead To The Heat - CelticsBlog
The Celtics have already faced two excellent defensive teams in the Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers. That isn't a cop out, the Celtics also are a team that struggles with their offense. None of that, obviously, makes the Celtics all that happy to have to face a team in the Miami Heat that are also known for their defense. In fact, they were second only to the Celtics in points allowed this year. (Rounding out the top 5 were the Bulls, Hawks, and Sixers - methinks this playoffs run was destined to be difficult from the start)
Miami continues to climb the mountain as Chris Bosh watches and waits - Peninsula is Mightier
Defensively, this is potentially a pretty good matchup for the Heat. Boston is a team that doesn’t run much, doesn’t really pound the paint and likes to take a lot of jumpshots. I’m sure there are plenty of fans out there who are quick to mention how the Celtics aren’t getting any younger, but for me that’s not something I’m ready to concede.
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