2011 Playoffs: (2) Heat Vs. (3) Celtics

[Lamrock]

With the Heat edging out Philly, this is a match-up. I had Miami winning this one ever since their late blowout victory over the Celtics. However, with the way Boston has turned it on, and the Heat's lack of late-game cojones, I got Boston in 7 here.

Miami's a better team but I think they lose a couple close games due to poor coaching and inexperience.

[shadowgrin]

The only way this will go to 7 is if the Celtics aren't healthy.

Healthy Celtics in 5.

[Axel The Great]

I say Celtics in 6. C's are a much better team when it comes to executing down the stretch, and that's what I think this series will come down to: clutch shots. With the Heat's 1-18 in the last 10 seconds of close games, they don't stand much of a chance in those situations unless they come up with a play that can work.

[dare]

Now this is a match up, I'd like to see Garnett bullying Bosh or going a hard foul on Lebron. If the Celtics stay healthy then C's in 6

[rise]

Awesome. Can't wait for these games to start.

Heat in 7, because I don't think the Celtics can stay healthy, plus Udonis Haslem might be returning.

[puttincomputers]

I have the Heat in 6. Thus an easy road for the Bulls.

[Andrew]

Two weeks ago, I'd have been inclined to pick the Heat in this one but I'm currently leaning towards the Celtics in six. If the Heat do win I think it'll end up going the distance but the Celtics seem to have woken up in those last two games against the Knicks, the Heat aren't that consistent outside the big three and Rivers can outcoach Spoelstra in his sleep. With all that in mind, I just can't count out the Celtics just yet.

[JaoSming]

Celtics in 7, make it a challenge Miami, I challenge you

[jenroe962002]

Celtics in 5.

[Cartar]

Celtics in 6.

[hova-]

Cs in 6 or 7. Rondo's the key imho. The Knicks had no defender for him and he will also be a handful for Wade.

[Justine.]

Cs in 5! Rondo will explode and dominate

[Alpha_]

The Heat will pwned 'em in game 6!

[Killer Crossover aka OG]

It is actually very difficult to say who in the lead, but it is certainly very exciting Big3 versus Big4

Edit: I'm going for Boston in 6 or 7

[x-uNdErRaTeD-z]

Heat sweep. LeBron is going to morph into a Michael Jordan and go beserk on the C's. LBJ WILL DECIMATE PIERCE!!!1!!1

Nah but I will pick the HEAT in a hard fought 7 game series.

[NovU]

This is Spo's chance to shine and start Magloire and Stackhouse to equalize Dirtics' dirtiness.

We all knew the Celtics would turn it on in the playoffs so their first round sweeping wasn't much of a surprise. The real test is for the Heat now.

Heat in 6. Breakfast was bit rough and lunch will be bit rougher. That's all.

[Martti.]

Heat in 7. Hard-fought, LeBron will suck, Allen will be hot and D-Wade will come through in the end.

[buzzy]

Homerish pick would be Heat in 5 or 6, realistic one would be C's in 6.
I just can't see the Heat's offense to stay consistent enough against this defense.

If the Heat lose game 1 or 2, it's over. imo

[benji]

This is Spo's chance to shine and start ... Stackhouse to equalize Dirtics' dirtiness.

How do they start someone not even on the team?

Aren't fans of teams supposed to know who's on the team?

I'd like to be left alone for a while.

[NovU]

Sure benji, I will leave you alone alright.

Yeah I was aware that Stack was waived for Dampier but for some reason I always hoped we'd keep him around for his bad ass-ness

[benji]

[George7]

C's in 7. Experience will lead the way to the win...

[Dan's Brain]

Celtics in 7. Too much depth. Too much experience. Too much D. It'll go 7, with Miami taking the close ones, but their weaknesses will be exposed here.

[benji]

LeBron James has zero rings, the Celtics have won a title. There should be no debate here. Case closed.

[buzzy]

Sounds reasonable.