1-1 yesterday thanks to the Mav's collapse in the fourth. Up to 6-4 in the Conference Finals.
Heat/Celtics Total Under 208; The Celtics shot 50% from 3-point in game 2, and the pace of play was far above the usual for these two teams. Defense has been left in the dust as the Celtics have shot like gods in the series, leaving the Heat to play catchup, which is beyond their normal style of play. I look for Spoelstra to get his team back on track defensively here, and for Boston's shooting to correct itself a bit. Was hoping the total would climb a bit higher given the numbers we got in the first two games, but 208 is high enough for me to hit the under here. Miami has something to prove defensively here, as after game 2, a lot of people wrote them off from being able to take down the Celtics offensive depth. I think the Celtics win the series, but I think this game the Heat have something to prove and will muck this game up so to speak.
Miami Heat +6; I look for game 3 to be more similar to game 1 stat-wise. The Heat are a very talented defensive team, with lots of good shooters, not quite the depth of the Celtics, but when they are focused on defense first they are one of the more dangerous teams in the playoffs. I believe Spoelstra will have his team back on track defensively this game, because losing a game at home will jolt them a bit back into their usual effort. Let's be honest, they were embarrassed by the Celtics in game 2, and this team has too much pride and talent to not come out swinging in game 3. Considering the Heat shot way below their average in game 2, and the Celtics shot way over, I think we get a more balanced game here. Couple this with the fact that I think both teams bolt down their defensive scheme and play here, and this game has the recipe for being close down the stretch.
Good luck everyone.