NBA Eastern Conference Finals Preview

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat 

Matchups

Rajon Rondo vs Mario Chalmers= Rajon Rondo 

Why:  Out of all the teams in the NBA the Heat is the only team Mario Chalmers could start for, let's keep it 100.  Rajon Rondo is an absolute magician and the main catalyst behind the Celtics success, when he's running their extremely hard to beat.  The walking triple-double will have Mario Chalmers shook all series, mind you the C's were a dirty play by Dwade away from overtaking that series last year.  Ps: Rondo is averaging 15.3 ppg 12.7 apg and 6.7 rpg in this year's playoffs, simply amazing.

Ray Allen vs Dwyane Wade=Dwyane Wade

Why:  The shoulder injury to Avery Bradley is huge,  and will most definitely hurt the Celtics, he was the man in charge to try and contain Dwyane Wade.  With Ray Allen still hobbled by that ankle injury and Mr. Wade County himself coming off a 40 point 11 rebound close out performance against the Pacers in the semifinals look for him to continue dominance.

Paul Pierce vs LeBron James=LeBron James

Why:  LeBron James is a monster. For 90% of an NBA game he is the best player in the world, no question.  However, Paul Pierce is no slouch the four-time all NBA recipient and former NBA champion is known to thrive in series like these.  The man just can't be slept on.  However, i'll say this Bron will have a huge series he can't afford to lose.

Brandon Bass vs Shane Battier=Brandon Bass

Why:  Brandon Bass was the most consistent player for the Celtics in last rounds, grind em' out series against the 76ers.  Without him, the C's would be watching the rest of the playoffs on a fishing retreat. Shane Battier is playing out of position and his jumper has been very inconsistent of late, this matchup does not bode well for the Heat.  Expect Brandon Bass to continue to play well and play a huge factor if the Celtics can pull it off in this series.

Kevin Garnett vs Udonis Haslem=Kevin Garnett

Why:  Kevin Garnett may be old, but he's definitely not dead.  His game seems to raise whenever its money time and this years playoff averages of 19.2 ppg and 10.8 rpg are living proof.  With Chris Bosh out, I think KG can most definitely have a field day against the physical, yet limited Udonis Haslem.

Bench

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat: Tie

Why:  Both benches are extremely weak, and feature inconsistent players who offer little help, with the exception of the Celtics Mickael Pietrius.  Whichever bench steps up and plays better could determine who wins this series.

Outlook:  The injuries to Chris Bosh and Avery Bradley are huge blows to both teams. With this being do or die time for LeBron James, in a year that screams Championship or Failure, the beloved LBJ has no choice but to be in the NBA finals.  He must take over and provide the extra bit of punch he did in the Pacers series. Contrary to popular belief this series will be a physical, tough hard fought series, and with Doc Rivers being one of the top 2 coaches in the NBA its hard to go against him.  However, I have the Heat in 7, the injuries piled up for the Celtics may be too much of a hinderance for the C's to outlast the Heat.

Heat in 7