Erik Spoelstra Recognizes Celtics' X-Factor Before Pivotal Game 5

The Celtics registered a lousy, uncharacteristic defensive showing in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the Heat, but that's since been put way behind in the rearview mirror. Miami left its offensive momentum at TD Garden when the series fled Boston, and despite snagging some stunning momentum, the script flipped. The Jimmy Butler-less underdog Heat, who set a franchise playoff record with 23 3-pointers in Game 2, couldn't hang with the expectation-pressured Celtics. After Boston turned its defensive urgency up a notch, Miami's offensive power reduced significantly — and Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra credited that to always feisty Celtics guard Jrue Holiday.