It looked like Danny Ainge was about to tear the Celtics down and start all over again, but that was before they remembered they're still a pretty good team. Boston beat Miami for the second consecutive time on Tuesday night, and it looks like the Celtics might be a factor come playoff time.

• nnNundu: "Hey remember when the Heat were 1-3 against the Celtics in the regular season last year? Me too."
• CoachHoy: "Eastern Conference playoffs are going to be great. Knicks could surprise from the 7 seed. Philly is a great defensive team and could be a problem if they get in. Monta Ellis could go for 40 night after night and surprise some team if the Bucks get in. Orlando and the Pacers are both good team. The Hawks are tough. Boston is tough. Miami and Chicago are the favorites. Strap on your seat belts."
• TownesGuitar: "If this group goes deep in the playoffs, it will be the best coaching job Rivers has done. This team has been decimated by injuries (and serious ones--heart problems/etc.) and made no major moves at the trade deadline. Reminds me a little of how Torre used to handle the Yankees. He just trusted his players and moved pieces around until he found the right combination."
• Tony4286: "I don't know if the C's will go deep in the playoffs. Its just nice to see this group giving us (seemingly) one last legit run and shot when it looked like they might be limping to a 6-8 seed. "
• BostonBawb: "This Celtics team is clicking at the perfect time and it's a beautiful thing to watch. It's such a likable team of unselfish, proud veterans."
• Sincethe3rd: "Let's not get carried away by a game in which the Celtics shot a near record 61% from the field. True they are surging but their lack of depth and lack of quality bigs is a real concern heading into the playoffs. Regular season match-ups mean little come playoff time. Just remember the Heat's abysmal record against both the Celtics and Bulls last year."



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