The Miami Heat got a much needed boost from their big 3 in the 110-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The Heat were up by as many as 24 but the Pacers were able to take a 3rd quarter lead and looked as though they would be able to pull out the victory. The Big 3 came out on fire in the 4th quarter for Miami and that was all there was to it:
The Boston Celtics might be playing with a depleted bench but they got the most out of their players yesterday afternoon when they needed it the most. The Celtics held off a late 4th quarter run by the Miami Heat that would take Boston’s 13 point lead all the way down to 3. Glen Davis was able to hit a pair of free throws for the Celtics that would ultimately seal the deal. With a last second shot, Mike Miller of the Miami Heat could not sink the wide open 3 to extend the game:
The Cleveland Cavaliers have the monkey off their backs after finally being on the winning side of the ball after 26 games. The Cavaliers would have to go into overtime in order to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-119:
It may not be the home run record but it is still quite impressive for LeBron James. He had everything working for him right out of the gate as he scored 23 points en route to a 51 point performance in the first quarter. The Miami Heat would need every point as they beat the Orlando Magic 104-100:
The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in their first meeting since the NBA Finals last season. As you remember, the Lakers overcame a 17 point deficit in game 7 giving them the NBA Championship. This time the Celtics were able to hold off the Lakers 4th quarter surge and win by a score of 109-96. Kobe Bryant scored 41 points in the loss for Lakers:
