The Celtics are 2-1 in the regular season series between these two teams. The think the difference in this series will be Boston’s No. 1-ranked defense.
It is going to be a problem for a Heat team that doesn’t have much of a bench.

This Boston team has several players who can score and beat you. They can lock down Miami’s offense, and they also have a slew of players willing to step up and knock down big shots.

The Celtics have been the best team in the NBA since Jan so give me the points and the Celtics to steal the opener and home-court advantage.