Four suspects in Celtics 118-107 loss to Heat

My readers already know one of the suspects in Boston's loss to Miami. Yes, "The Butler" did it - to the tune of 41 points, nine boards, five assists, four steals and three blocks. And if you want a top-notch on-court leader, they don't get much better than Jimmy.

Second suspect? That has to be Miami Coach Erik Spoelstra who has been with the Heat for a quarter century. And he has two Championships to his credit. He knows the ins and outs of playoff basketball, and it showed last night.

Number three? That would be a 77-year-old relic by the name of Pat Riley, President of the Miami Heat.. "Riley" rhymes with "wiley", and that may fit the guy that has been a head coach in the NBA since 1981.

Wiley (definition):

sly, cunning, crafty, wily, tricky, foxy, artful, slick mean attaining or seeking to attain one's ends by guileful or devious means.

Now we come to Suspect #4. If you have ever watched either version of the movie, War of the Worlds, you know what ultimately kills the invading aliens - earthbound bacteria or virus. In last night's case, it was Al Horford being placed in COVID Protocol when he was sorely needed on the court.

Boston's versions of Spoelstra and Riley, Ime Udoka and Brad Stevens, don't lack for intellect, and they will find a solution for Game 2. Marcus Smart's return from a foot injury would lift The Green considerably. And hopefully, "the smallest of God's creatures" aka COVID-19, will not keep Horford out of action.

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