Boston wins series; Miami could now focus on rebuilding  

Boston's fantastic 4 came up big in game 5 against the Miami Heat and ended the series, 4-1, with a 96-86 win at home. Ray Allen led the Celtics with 24 points and Paul Pierce added 21 as both combined for an impressive 17 for 28 shooting from the field. Kevin Garnett finished with 14 points while Rajon Rondo, by far in his most impressive game of the series, flirted with a triple double with 16 points, 12 assists, and 8 rebounds. Rondo also has 4 steals in the win. Boston is the second team in the playoffs to barge to the second round, following the Orlando Magic's sweep against the Charlotte Bobcats. The fourth seeded Celtics will most likely face the top seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round.

With the loss, Miami Heat could now focus for the 2010-11 season. Dwyane Wade will become a free agent and whether he remains as a Heat or not remains yet to be seen. Wade was quoted saying that "he and LeBron plays well together" which means that Wade might end up playing with LeBron. Though seeing these two highly rated stars play for the same team is highly unlikely and odd, it is possible. Anything is possible. Miami should keep Wade by bringing in key additions during the off season. Carlos Boozer and Amare Stoudemire are among the names that are being considered. Miami badly needs some inside presence and that is why they should consider finding a big man their priority. Jermaine O'Neal isn't getting younger and better while Michael Beasley isn't fit to dominate inside.