Celts 85-Heat 76

Guard Tony Allen helped the Celtics take a 1-0 series lead against the Miami Heat tonight in a game that was closer than the score indicated. The Celts went on a 17-5 run in the second half that allowed for them to take and maintain the lead. Allen held down Wade to the extent the All-Star guard was scoreless for a stretch of 12 minutes (26 for the game). Garnett added 15 points & a solid 9 rebounds to accompany 2008 defense. Rondo, coming off an illness still dished out 10 assists in the win.