Winderman's view: The reality is this also is a mess of the Heat's own creation
Published in Basketball
MIAMI — Observations and other notes of interest from Monday night’s 102-88 NBA playoff loss to the Boston Celtics:
– Yes, this is about the Celtics.
– Whose depth of talent is such that even Derrick White can be a leading man.
– Whose depth of talent is such that they can survive a calf injury to Kristaps Porzingis.
– And, yes, this also is about the Heat’s shorthanded roster, as Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier continue to look on from the bench in street clothes.
– But it also is about the Heat reducing their odds because of their approach to the regular season.
– With one more win, the opening-round opponent could have been the Cleveland Cavaliers.
– With two more regular-season wins, there could have been homecourt advantage in the opening round.
– Instead there is this desperation.
– With Wednesday in Boston looming as their expiration date for 2023-24.
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