Al Horford stepped up for Boston in Game 5, and now the real test begins for the Celtics, who will likely be without their starting center for the conference semifinals.
The Lakers haven't been good enough with their aging superstar. Do they have a bright future together?
Boston has had a habit of letting go of the rope in its last two title pursuits. The Celtics would be wise to make quick work of an undermanned Miami squad.
Down 3-0 in the first round, Phoenix is all but guaranteed an early exit in the big three's first season together. Where do the Suns go from here?
This was supposed to be the league's most lopsided series. Miami's talent gap against the 64-win Celtics seemed insurmountable. Oh, how the tables have turned.
The Lakers and 76ers had complaints about officiating following Game 2 losses, but there were plenty of other reasons both teams lost Monday night.
Here are the five biggest takeaways from the NBA's playoff blowout weekend, plus a power ranking of all eight Game 1 results from least to most surprising.
Boston took care of business to easily win its first game of this postseason, but it needs to maintain its intensity to keep Miami from hanging around.
We break down the first-round series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat and make our prediction.