1. Which Star Will Consistently Produce?
The NBA, unlike any other sport, is star-driven. There is only so much that an ace pitcher can do without a good offense in baseball. In football, a Hall of Fame quarterback can only win so many games without a good supporting cast or defense that can get stops. But, in basketball, individual performance drives team success more than in any sport.
If you have a star, you have a chance to win every time you step on the court. Which of those stars play up to their potential will have a big impact on whether the Miami Heat or Boston Celtics come out on top.
For Miami, that player is Jimmy Butler. He has been outstanding this postseason as a two-way star. He has carried the team on offense, similar to what the Celtics have received from Jayson Tatum.
Tatum is cementing himself as one of the best young players in the NBA with his performance this postseason. He has become a well-rounded player, impacting the game in more ways than just scoring the basketball.
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Boston can present some challenges for Miami with Jaylen Brown joining Tatum on the wing. If he can play like the All-Star he is capable of being, the Celtics could have an advantage in this series.
