Exploring three big observations from the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat.
Through the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics, there are certainly plenty of storylines to draw. On one hand, the Celtics have looked mightily impressive. On the other, the series is tied at 1-1.
Boston’s defense has looked as good as advertised and the Heat have struggled mightily in the halfcourt. Nevertheless, even as the series shifts to Boston, the expectation is that one of the best coaches in the league, Erik Spoelstra, will have his team ready for battle in Games 3 and 4.
The Eastern Conference Finals have just begun, but let’s take a step back and discuss three big observations from the first two games between the Heat and Celtics and how it could shape the rest of the series.