By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
The streaking Boston Celtics visited the Heat with their 16-point winning streak on the line and you could tell from the beginning that Eric Spoelstra’s players were a little extra pumped up for this one.
The home side took a commanding lead in the first half (54-41) and led the game from start to finish. The Celtics demeanor though and their winning mentality is what kept them in the game.
With a 13-0 run, they cut the lead to one with but Dion Waiters made some key buckets to eventually seal the win for his team.
Eurobasket champion. Goran Dragic was sensational for the Heat. “The Dragon” scored 27 points including a superb 9-of-1o from the free-throw line, to go along with 5 boards, 4 assists and a steal.
German rookie Daniel Theis had 3 points and a rebound in 10 minutes for the losing side.