In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals rematch between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat, some ghosts of the past rose out of the woodwork at TD Garden as the Celtics fell 123-116. Despite leading by 9 at the half, a disastrous third quarter run of 46-25 by Miami completely sucked the life out of Boston, and late game disfunction and miscues dashed their hopes of tying or jumping ahead.
“Not taking care of the ball, I think that’s what’s going to stick out to people,” said Malcolm Brogdon after Wednesday’s game.