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The Miami Heat rank among the most impressive teams so far in the NBA Playoffs

By Kristopher Keaton

Apr 20, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) controls the ball as Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) defends in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs during the second quarter at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 20, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) controls the ball as Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) defends in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs during the second quarter at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives against Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) in the second quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 89-72. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives against Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) in the second quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 89-72. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

14. Boston Celtics (Down 0-2 to the Atlanta Hawks)

The Celtics, like the Hornets, were a team that was extremely intriguing going into the playoffs. Also like the Hornets, they haven’t lived up to those expectations. Again, like the Hornets (this would make it a theme, right?), they’ve been done in by injuries and a case of poor shooting. They lost their best perimeter defender, Avery Bradley, early in Game 1 and haven’t been able to replace what he brings. Shooting 34% for the series, including 25% from three is not ideal. Neither is scoring just seven points in a quarter. Maybe they should turn to Amir Johnson more, as he’s averaging nine points and eight rebounds, while posting an offensive rating of 120 and a defensive rating of 96.

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