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08:09 AM ET 05.07 | Across the Eastern Conference, planets are otherwise aligning for the Heat. Dwight Howard and Derrick Rose are out of these playoffs, the two best players at the two positions -- center and point guard -- the Heat have shown to be most vulnerable. They're gone, but [Dwyane Wade] never tackled them in a playoff game the way he did [Rajon Rondo] a season ago. The East is clearing out for the Heat, but Rondo, the slightest star in stature, still cuts the most threatening figure. Mario Chalmers has grown, but Miami has never had the antidote for him. Rondo's rising again, on a tear for months, and he's still the biggest potential barrier between Miami and a return to the NBA Finals.

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May 7, 2012 08:25 AM ET

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If the Celtics keep playing like they did last night, they're everyone's obstacle.

But I still think Duncan is going to join the five rings club this year!

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May 7, 2012 08:26 AM ET

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what about New York? They are gonna come back and win 3 more games

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May 7, 2012 08:30 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:26 AM ET 05.07 by JIGSAW

what about New York? They are gonna come back and win 3 more games

Yeah they haven't finished with the Knicks yet. Keep hope alive!!!

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May 7, 2012 08:39 AM ET

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I do believe that Miami will fizzle out and disappoint.

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May 7, 2012 09:04 AM ET

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Ya Damn Straight!!!! CELTICS RULE!!!!

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May 7, 2012 09:05 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:59 AM ET 05.07 by Docmadinejad

Boston will not beat Miami should they meet. There is no way.

Boston Is Miami's Kryptonite.... If we can get past Philly With ease, We Can really beat them.... Oh yeah, Nice win for your knickerbockers....

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May 7, 2012 09:21 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:25 AM ET 05.07 by Eli...

If the Celtics keep playing like they did last night, they're everyone's obstacle. But I still think Duncan is going to join the five rings club this year!

Spurs/Celtics Finals sound OK to me!

Epoch1

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May 7, 2012 09:22 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:05 AM ET 05.07 by Ziggy The Fresh Prince Of Cali

Boston Is Miami's Kryptonite.... If we can get past Philly With ease, We Can really beat them.... Oh yeah, Nice win for your knickerbockers....

YEAH BABY!! We are in Miami's heads! I think the C's have an excellent chance of beating them.

MORNING ZIGGY!!!

And good morning to all you good people!

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May 7, 2012 09:23 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:59 AM ET 05.07 by Docmadinejad

Boston will not beat Miami should they meet. There is no way.

So far you haven't thought they were going to win any game at all.

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May 7, 2012 09:26 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:59 AM ET 05.07 by Docmadinejad

Boston will not beat Miami should they meet. There is no way.

Rondo and the C's will impose their will on LeBron and Wade.

THE BISHOP!

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May 7, 2012 09:27 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:22 AM ET 05.07 by Epoch1

YEAH BABY!! We are in Miami's heads! I think the C's have an excellent chance of beating them.MORNING ZIGGY!!!And good morning to all you good people!

I Agree..... And GOOD MORNING EPOCH!!!!!

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May 7, 2012 09:28 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:26 AM ET 05.07 by THE BISHOP!

Rondo and the C's will impose their will on LeBron and Wade.

I Agree....

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May 7, 2012 09:39 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:33 AM ET 05.07 by Docmadinejad

What? That's not true. Besides. Don't get me wrong. I would love it if the Celtics beat Miami down, I just don't see it happening.

I don't see why it couldn't happen. The C's are playing great basketball right now. They've handled Miami pretty well during the season.

I think if they stay healthy it's anyone's series.

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May 7, 2012 09:40 AM ET

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I don't see why it couldn't happen. The C's are playing great basketball right now.

They handled Miami pretty well during the regular season. If they stay healthy it's anyone's series.

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May 7, 2012 09:40 AM ET

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This site SUCKS!!

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May 7, 2012 09:42 AM ET

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Unlike you people in Boston, I have always given the C's their props when do. I think the C's unfortunately lost Garnett and were denied a sure repeat attempt (Orlando stuggle and won game 7 in the last minutes)at a ring. The next year Perk gets hurt in game 6 and the Late show barely win in Kobe disasterous game seven effort. This year's edition of the C's will not be a cakewalk for the Heat and Miami very well could lose to the C's in six.

I will say this though, the Boston fans are quick to for their 22 year drought in NBA rings, their 30 year drought in NFL rings and their 80 plus in MLB rings. The past 12 yrs they a have been very vocal after being silent for so long.......refreshing, yeah, very refreshing!