NBA PLAYOFFS

EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL

GAME 2
Boston @ Miami
ATS - CELTICS +8 (x1) WIN

Well the Celtics clearly weren't ready for the well rested Heat in game 1 coming off a tough game 7 just days earlier. Rest is more important to this older C's team than just about any other. I'm sticking with  my original assessment though in that I believe Boston can make a series of this. Alot went against Boston in that first game, I expect a few things to go their way tonight.

Garnett was the only Celtic to produce anything in game one as we expected we would in the absence of Bosh. Ray Allen was a shadow of his former self, Rondo looked tentative and Peirce was just off his game. Add to that those tech fouls and its no wonder the Heat won so convincingly. I expect the Celtics to be much better prepaid for this one.
Peirce, Allen and Rondo will be ready and I expect at least 2 of the 3 to give KG some much needed support on offence. I also think Miami may be getting a little ahead of themselves. James was seen taunting and laughing at the expense of KG and the Celtics at the death of game one. Didn't they learn anything from last year? Dirk sure made them pay.
Expect the C's to have the fire in belly and be ready! Not sure if they can tie the series but expect this one to be much closer!
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NBA PLAYOFFS

WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL

GAME 2
OKC @ San Antonio
ATS - SPURS -4.5 (x2) WIN

OKC had their chance last game and took it right to the Spurs as I thought they would. Being 9 points up in the 4th really should have won the game. But as a quality side does the Spurs rallied and took over the game. If not for a meaningless Harden 3 at the buzzer would have also covered the spread. This was their chance, they blew it. Spurs will be ready come game 2!

Durants influence was well curbed by Wallace and he looks the most likely to get this monster job for the rest of the series now. Durant still got his shot but Pop would have loved what his man did out there. The Spurs were off last game all bar the final quarter. They were off their shot, didn't crash the boards and turned the ball over way too many times. This wont happen here.

I think the Spurs regroup and realize this was one that they stole. As I stated earlier, this was OKC best chance to steal a game on the road in game one. Game two will go very different. Spurs respond and win well tonight.
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NBA PLAYOFFS

EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL

GAME 1

Boston @ Miami
ATS - CELTICS +8.5 (x1.5) LOSS

Boston will go into this series with a fair amount of confidence having beaten Miami in their past 3 encounters. Sure that was only the regular season, post season is a whole different ball game but its 3 zip either way you look at it. Miami will be well rested and ready, while the Celtics had to guts out a win in game 7 to get past the 76ers and be here tonight. This is a big  advantage for Miami.

However I see many areas tonight that favour the visitors. Firstly Bosh is still missing, This is huge against an inform KG and hard at it Bass. I see these two guys playing a huge roll for the Celtics tonight whole will now be up against Turiaf and Anthony.... Need I saw more.

Another area and a big factor is at the point. Miami's biggest issue in their 2 year existence as this group has been the ability to stop an elite point guard. Rondo is exactly that! He is in great form posting yet another triple double last start and will be the difference here tonight. His ability to work on Miami's weakness and create the best shot for his team will keep this game close.

Miami clearly has the 2 best players on the court James and Wade. The question is can they carry this team yet again? after 3 outstanding games to wrap up the series against Indiana and plenty of rest maybe? But the Defense of the Celtics is far more superior than that they faced against the Pacers. Allen and Pierce are yet to really get going also.

Alot to like about the Celtics tonight especially getting 8.5pts start. Celtics keep this one close tonight in a low scoring affair.
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