Boston at Miami

The Boston Celtics appeared to see their expected good season go up in smoke, when five minutes into wearing a Boston uniform for the first time Gordon Haywood went down with an ugly season-ending injury. It led to an 0-2 start, but the Celtics have been unbeatable since, winning 16 straight and just three shy of the storied franchise record. Boston has seen the emergence of Jaylen Brown, and the MVP type play of Kyrie Irving lead the way. The Celtics are taking everyone's best shot, but still winning, and Miami is below .500 and just 5-8 in their last 13. Boston has a needed closer now in Irving, and a lot of parts that are all fitting well together with a mindset that gives them the winning edge. Back Boston on the moneyline.