Mattie T’s 1st Round NBA Playoffs Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat
Written by The Go-To-Man Mattie T. on April 16, 2010
Season series recap:
November 29th, 2009@Miami:
Kevin Garnett scored 24 points on 11-of-12 shooting, as the Boston Celtics used a strong defensive effort to beat the Miami Heat 92-85.
Paul Pierce scored 15 points, while Kendrick Perkins added 14 points & 13 rebounds.
Dwyane Wade starred for Miami with 27 points, 6 assists & 5 rebounds while Michael Beasley added 18 points & 7 rebounds for a Heat team that shot just 41.8% from the field.
January 6th, 2010@Miami:
Rajon Rondo sent it into overtime with a layup as time expired in regulation, as his 25 points & 8 assists led the Boston Celtics to a 112-106 win over the Miami Heat.
Ray Allen added 22 points for a Celtics team that shot 53.7% from the field.
Dwyane Wade scored 44 points for Miami in a losing effort, while Udonis Haslem added 19 points & 9 rebounds off the bench.
February 3rd, 2010@Boston:
Ray Allen scored 23 points & 7 rebounds, as the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 107-102 without Paul Pierce.
Rajon Rondo added 22 points, 14 assists & 6 rebounds for Boston, who outrebounded Miami 41-31.
Dwyane Wade scored 30 points to go with 13 assists & 5 rebounds, while Rafer Alston & Udonis Haslem both added 15 points apiece.
Mattie T’s Prediction: Celtics in 7.
