Heat defeat Celtics in game 7 to move on to the NBA Finals

The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 101-88 in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals to advance to the NBA Finals, where the team will face the Oklahoma City Thunder.  The Heat's big 3 of Lebron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh combined for 73 points, with James leading the way with 31.  Miami knew going into the game that if it were to lose, there would likely be many changes made to the team, from a possible firing of head coach Erik Spoelstra to a breaking up of the big 3.  James, who has faced far more scrutiny than any other player in this postseason had a brilliant series averaging over 33 points and 11 rebounds per game, and willing the Heat back from a 3-2 series deficit with a game 6 performance for the ages.
The Celtics' Rajon Rondo had yet another playoff triple-double, finishing the game with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists.  Boston received no help from its bench, as its starters scored all but 2 of the team's points.  The Celtics may have played their last game of the big 4 era, with Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen both free agents at the end of the season.
Game 1 of the NBA Finals begins on Tuesday at 9:00 as Miami  plays the Thunder in Oklahoma City.