Celtics (107) @ Heat (120)

Doc Rivers appeared on WEEI's Dennis & Callahan Show this morning to talk about opening night in Miami, the #20 drama, and what the Celtics need to do to improve.

Ray Allen, Mario Chalmers and Rashard Lewis all played well, helping Miami beat the Celtics despite playing without all members of the Big Three for significant stretches.

The Celtics changed course and are trying to play the Heat's game. But Paul Flannery writes that Boston is playing catch-up, and the game reveals all weaknesses.

Heat beat Boston for first win of the season after collecting their championship rings before tipoff.

New season, new teammates, same sad result. The Celtics made a valiant comeback effort but it wasn't enough as their defense failed them tonight.

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra spoke with reporters a little more than an hour before tonight's Opening Day matchup against the Boston Celtics and the all-important pre-game championship ceremony....

Full details released for banner raising and ring ceremony at the AAA before the Heat vs Celtics opening day game.

The NBA season is right around the corner and that means it's time to take preseason performances vastly out of context, overreact about the impact certain players will have on the team and try to predict which rookies will be franchise players.