BOS Vs MIA Dream11 Team Overview, Match Centre And Probable Playing 5: Miami Heat show fight and character reminiscent of their semi-final form to take a crucial 1-0 lead in the series
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This was widely touted to be a humdinger of a contest and Boston Celtics and Miami Heat ensured that game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals lived upto every bit of expectations accorded from the affair. In what was every bit the edge of the seat thriller, the tie went down all the way to overtime before Miami Heat just about manged to pull through by a three point margin.
The clash has set the tone for the series. This is going to be a showdown determined by the finest of margins between two stalwarts, sides who are going to give it their all as they look to reserve a spot in the ardently coveted NBA 2019-20 finals.
Drawing first blood in the series with a 117-114 win to their name, Miami Heat see the wind sway in their favour ahead of game 2 today. This is a side which is torching its way in the marquee league at the moment with the game 1 triumph coming in the wake of a sparkling and glamorous 4-1 semi-finals thumping of Milwaukee Bucks.
Probable Winner
The opening game was a ripper and so will this one. Where Boston have a field filled with versatile attacking names, Miami on the other hand are endowed with some staunch defensive names who have taken to the playoffs like a fish takes to water.
We see Boston triumphing today though. The side just about fell short the last time around, a margin which the side will paper over when it steps out for game 2.
Probable Playing 5
Boston
Brown, Tatum, Daniel, Smart, Walker
Miami Heat
Bam, Goran, Butler, Crowder, Tyler
Match Details
NBA Conference Finals 2019-20
Match: Boston Vs Heat Game 1
Date And Time: 18th September, Friday: 4:30am
Venue: Advent Health Arena, Orlando
Best Shooter
Boston
- Jayson: 30 Points
Miami Heat
- Goran: 29 Points
Best Ball Stealer
Boston
- Jayson: 14 Rebounds
Miami Heat
- Tyler: 11 Rebounds
Bygone Encounter
Boston Vs Heat: 114-117
BOS Vs MIA Dream11 Picks
Point Guard
After stumbling to inconsistent showings all across the season, Brad Wanamaker decided to pull his socks up when it mattered most. He made himself count in game 1 for Boston Celtics with his astounding 11 point, 6 assist and 5 rebound performance seeing him take his side all the way down to overtime.
Goran Dragic has been in stupendous touch since the league ahs returned. The Miami Heat point guard was at his best in game 1 as well, dropping a well versed 29 point, 4 assist and 7 rebound showing to see him retain his spot in our framework.
Shooting Guard
No one can say that Tyler Herro is still a fresh name in the league. The way he’s set the league alight is something the best have failed to do this season with the shooting guard doing everything asked of him in game 1 to drop a wordclass 12 point, 9 assist and 11 rebound display.
Marcus Smart’s ability to exploit the corners and midrange region has left almost everyone flabbergasted. And he left Miami Heat flabbergasted as well with a high conversion rate from the deep to deliver 26 points for the side.
Small Forward
Jaylen Brown’s slight dip in form was responsible for Boston failing to get past the Heat in game 1. However, despite being off color, he still managed to end up with a neat 17 points to his name as he utilised his windmills and reverse scoops.
Power Forward
Jayson Tatum won the semi-finals for Boston Celtics and he did everything within his grasp to guide the side to a 1-0 lead in the finals as well. Not only was a force to be reckoned with as an attacking name but accrued 14 defensive rebounds as well to make him a must have pick for us.
Jae Crowder has finally come alive for the Heat. He’s playing some of the best basketball he’s delivered all season long with his ability to backtrack and shoot seeing him end up with 22 points in game 1.
Centre
Daniel Theis’ inability to protect his board ended up costing Boston Celtics’ immensely the last time around. However that doesn’t dissuade us from opting for his services with him being a talismanic figure for his club all across the season.
Star Player
Tatum’s exceptional 30-14 double-double sees him be our star player while Brown is the pro player.
Dream 11 Team
Dragic, Brad, Smart, Herro, Brown, Tatum, Crowder, Theis
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All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
