Magic Or Cavs? Who Celtics Should Want In Round 2 Of NBA Playoffs

The Boston Celtics took care of the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, punching their Eastern Conference semifinals ticket in five games, which means it's time to, once again, sit back and patiently wait. By putting away Miami through three straight lopsided wins, Boston became the first team in the East to advance out of Round 1. In Game 5, the Celtics unleashed a playoff identity the team hadn't presented in recent postseason runs, jumping out to a 41-point first quarter and never allowing the Heat to fight back. Boston's defensive urgency limited Miami to under 25 points through each quarter and eviscerated its 3-point threat — the Heat shot 3-of-29 (10.3%).