Keys For The Miami Heat-Boston Celtics Series

The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks final evening, giving them an Japanese Convention Finals look for the the fourth time in six years. 

They’ll face the Miami Warmth subsequent. Though the Celtics beat the Warmth within the common season two out of thrice, the playoffs are totally different. The Warmth might want to strategize earlier than taking the court docket in opposition to the Celtics.

Right here’s a number of keys to beating Boston:

-Guard the 3-point line. The Celtics are the most effective 3-point capturing groups within the postseason, capturing 37 p.c. However the Warmth are additionally proficient at defending the arc. Within the playoffs, they permit their opponents to shoot simply 33 p.c. In the event that they maintain that defensive depth going, they may already be in a great place.

-Restrict Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Tatum and Brown are guys with elite, famous person expertise. They’re averaging a mixed 51 factors. They’ll must be watched intently, particularly if they’re across the 3-point line.

-Rebounds are important. The Celtics are averaging 32 defensive rebounds. The Warmth are averaging simply 9 offensive board.  

-Add slightly warmth. Though Jimmy Butler is averaging a career-high 28 factors on this postseason and getting the job carried out, he might nonetheless use slightly extra assist.

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​​Cory Nelson is a contributor to Inside The Warmth. He attended Northern Virginia Neighborhood School. He may be reached at corymckenzienelson@hotmail.com or comply with him on Twitter @CKenzyNelson