When I think about who will win a series against Miami, my first instinct is Celtics in 4. The Celtics are simply a much better team. I find myself trying to talk myself out of this because Miami has home-court, or because Wade and Lebron will take a game or two.
1 Home Court - Miami
2 Athleticism - Miami
3 Youth - Miami
4 Top two players - Miami
5 Coaching - Boston
6 Experience - Boston
7 Balance of talent (5 all stars) - Boston
8 Depth - Boston
9 Size - Boston
10 Execution at clutch time - Boston
11 Chemistry - Boston
12 Heart - Boston
Both teams defend well and both teams have a ring in recent years. Both teams are also missing a rotation player in Haslem and Shaq. The most important qualities in winning a series are heart, coaching, experience, chemistry and talent. The Celtics win 4 of these outright and our talent is more balanced. The Celtics look to me to be a much better team and the only way I can see them losing a game is if they beat themselves by being complacent. With the type of motivation they have shown this year,I don't see that happening. Celtics in 4.