Boston Celtics Close Series

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The Boston Celtics wasted no time closing out the New York Knicks in four games.  The Celtics were the first NBA team to move on to the second round and as usual, they were all business throughout the first series.  The Celtics took an early 53-38 lead and never really looked back.  Although the Knicks battled and got it within four at one point the veteran Celtics showed why they are a favorite to win it all.  As a fan I must admit  their chemistry is special and their nucleus of Rajon Rondo, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen makes them scary.  Unlike the Miami Heat the Celtics seem to thrive in late game situations as proven throughout the first series.  On multiple occasions the Celtics successfully converted on clutch baskets down the stretch to close out Games 1 and 2.  In Game 1 Doc Rivers drew up a brilliant play which Allen converted for the game winning three pointer.  In Game 2 Doc Rivers again made a wise decision giving Garnett the ball in an isolation on the block.  Although Garnett had struggled all night he had the confidence to go to him and of course he answered the call.  Garnett scored on that play putting the Celtics up two essentially winning the game for them.  The reoccurring theme here is that the Celtics thrive in late games and have the combination of coaching and clutch players to win games.  This will play an enormous role in next rounds potential match-up between the Celtics and Heat.  The Heat ironically have struggled down the stretch all year so it should be a battle two tales.   Throughout the first series the Celtics had a different leading scorer in each game and displayed the type of balance necessary to make a long run in the playoffs.  As a fan I can't wait to see what's in store for the next round.  I believe the Celtics defense and "big 4" will be too much for the Heat allowing Rondo and the C's to advance to the Eastern Conference Championship.  The Celtics have been down this road before and it's apparent they are playing like the best team in the East right no