Next up: Boston Celtics

Tonight it's a re-match with the 2008 NBA champion Boston Celtics. The Heat lost the first game 92:85 at the end on November when KG went off for 24pts on 1 of 12 shooting. Good news for the Heat is that KG isn't going to be playing tonight. On top of that Rajon Rondo and Paul Pierce missed the Celtics last game but are unfortunately likely to be back tonight. However it's likely that Eddie House will miss the game and possibly Kendrick Perkins too.



For Miami, starting Center Jermaine O'Neal is likely to be out and starting PG Carlos Arroyo's future is uncertain, he may not even be on the roster at tip off time. So where does that all leave us? I really don't know. Pessimistic worked last time but I find it very hard to type a Heat loss.



So my prediction is: Celtics 82 Heat 86.



Beasley to come out on fire in the first again and Wade to lead the Heat to victory after that with Joel Anthony blocking the rim.