Final: Celtics 103, Heat 91 - Holiday starts hot, White shuts the door

BOSTON CELTICS (47-19) at MIAMI HEAT (29-36) 

Kaseya Center, 7 p.m. - NBCS Boston/NBA TV

Line: Celtics -8.5

INJURIES

Boston

OUT: Jaylen Brown (knee), Kristaps Porzingis (illness)

Miami

OUT:  Alec Burks (back), Nikola Jovic (hand), Dru Smith (Achilles)

THINGS I’M LOOKING FOR

1. Take away their fight: The Heat are riding a five-game losing streak, their longest of the season. Things are starting to look bleak in Miami, so jumping on them early could sap their desire in this game. They're going to be hyped for this because they always seem up for the Celtics, but a quick double-digit lead might break their spirits … or at least their will to do the little things that could get them the win. 

2. Make Bam Adebayo a jump shooter: He can hit the jumpers, but he’s more dangerous as a roller. Play up to the level, keep Bam up at the top of the key, and make him take 18 footers. I’m betting he won’t Kevin Garnett his way to a win. 

3. Payton Pritchard & Jrue Holiday bounce back: I’d like to see them hit a few shots after going a combined 3-16 vs. OKC. 

Follow along with my thoughts as the game goes on. They’ll show up below and in the comments section, so hop in and share your opinion as well.