Boston vs. Miami

If there were ever a game that Boston would want to come out with a fierce defense this would be it as the Celtics are down 2-0 in the series and endured a locker room blowup among the players after the game. Thursday's game went UNDER by a point and the Celtics have stayed UNDER nine of their last 11 games. Boston allows an average of 51.7 points in the first half this season and it held Miami to 44.4-percent shooting in Game 2 and still lost. The Heat was held to 47 points in the first half before exploding for 37 points in the third quarter. The Celtics have gone UNDER five straight following a loss and they are 8-1 UNDER playing with one day of rest. Play the first half to stay UNDER the total.