Ailing Celtics get needed break vs. Heat (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Paul Pierce said it hurt to walk. Rajon Rondo is fighting back pain. Ray Allen had trouble breathing. This break in the Eastern Conference semifinals could not come at a better time for the Boston Celtics. Both the Celtics and Miami took Wednesday off, a day after the Heat opened a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven with a 101-92 victory that left the defending East champions limping back home.

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