1. Following a familiar script, the Boston Celtics got off to a great start, built a big lead and then let the opponent claw their way back into the game. This time around, Boston held off the Miami Heat and won the game. Surprisingly enough, although Miami challenged throughout the second half, the Celtics never trailed. While finishing a blowout as a blowout would have been nice, it was good to see Boston hold off a hard charge for a change.
2. Part of what got the Celtics off to such a good start was their energy and effort on both ends of the floor.