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[Pedro Cerrano]

Here we go....time to see if Boston has a tad of gas left in the tank.

[mweb08]

It would be hard for LeBron and Wade to play any worse.

Rondo hitting jumpers is so big for the C's.

[Pedro Cerrano]

And this is how the Celtics can win a game (or two). Have Rondo play better than game 1 and have one (or both) of the Heat studs not show up.

If the Celts hang on it gets interesting heading back to Bean Town.

[Pedro Cerrano]

Wade looks awful tonight.

[mweb08]

The Heat came on toward the end of the half and are now only down 7.

Will this be like game 4 against the Pacers where a backdoor layup/dunk late in the half on a pass from James sparked him and led to a monster second half?

[Pedro Cerrano]

Celtics fans can't be happy it's a 7 point game with the first halfs that Rondo LeBron and Wade all put up...

[Adam Wolff]

Rondo is showing that if he can hit his jump shot with regularity, he'll be nearly impossible to cover.

Miami's offense stagnates way too often. Ends up with a bunch of dribbling by Wade or Lebron and then a jump shot.

Boston will make this series close, but I feel like this game is a good indication of the talent difference. I feel like Boston has outplayed the hell out of Miami, and they're up by 2 baskets right now. They'll just have to play almost perfectly to beat Miami, which isn't going to happen 4 times.

[mweb08]

The Heat can be breathtaking at times as they overwhelm teams with their athleticism and skill.

[mweb08]

Haslem consistently hitting that jumper is crucial to the Heat's success going forward, especially while Bosh is out.

[mweb08]

Now lets crucify LeBron for missing that shot.

Of course I guess some people should be happy that he did take the shot, regardless of the result.

[bnickle]

Dagger loss for the Celtics. It's a game like this that shows you Boston has no chance in the series. I Miami outplayed the Celtics for only 12 or 13 minutes out of 53 and still won. Miami's explosion for that 6 minute stretch in the 3rd quarter was the difference and was really all they needed to make up for their horrible 1st half and ultimately win the game. Will be much different once they get to the Finals vs the Spurs or Thunder. Those 3 teams have clearly shown themselves to be on a different level in these playoffs.

[SportsGuy]

Rondo is a beast.

[mweb08]

Rondo is a beast.

Yeah, when he's a great jump shooter.

Normally he's not a jump shooter at all.

[bnickle]

Yeah, I mean Rondo just had his best scoring night of his career, undoubtedly one of his best all around games of his career and still Boston loses. I was wrong last night when I said I thought Boston would push Miami in this series. If it goes 6 games I'll be pretty surprised.

[mweb08]

I know I'm a LeBron apologist and all, but I don't think he should be attacked for his shot selection on the last play of regulation. Yeah, he probably could have gotten a little closer, but he had a solid look and managed the clock perfectly. Some want him to take it to the basket, but the problem with that is it allows help to come and god forbid he pass the ball in that situation.

[bnickle]

I know I'm a LeBron apologist and all, but I don't think he should be attacked for his shot selection on the last play of regulation. Yeah, he probably could have gotten a little closer, but he had a solid look and managed the clock perfectly. Some want him to take it to the basket, but the problem with that is it allows help to come and god forbid he pass the ball in that situation.

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You are a Lebron apologist. Seriously though, who is ripping Lebron?? Or are you just firing a preliminary offensive in his defense.

[mweb08]

I'm not talking about on here. I'm talking about on ESPN and on Twitter.

[bnickle]

I'm not talking about on here. I'm talking about on ESPN and on Twitter.

Not on Twitter and haven't listen to postgame or SportsCenter but not sure exactly what there is to rip him about. That was a pretty standard end of game scenario that played out. Hold the ball, take the last shot. I mean it was a good look. He backrimmed a 20 ft jumper.

[mweb08]

They're saying he should have taken the ball to the rim and basically overpowered the smaller Rondo. I don't really have much of an issue with that opinion, but some are making it out to be some horrible choice that reflects on who he is.

[bnickle]

They're saying he should have taken the ball to the rim and basically overpowered the smaller Rondo. I don't really have much of an issue with that opinion, but some are making it out to be some horrible choice that reflects on who he is.

As painful as it is for me to agree with you at times, especially on Lebron, I agree. I mean if he drives, help comes.If he kicks it he gets ripped for not wanting the last shot. He is also unlikely to get a call unless he is fouled hard in that situation. The rise on a much smaller defender for a clean look at a 20 footer was arguably the best option. Ripping him for that shot selection is pretty bad and extreme hindsight 20/20.