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Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade blows by the Celtics defense for a layup in Miami's 120-107 season opening win over Boston. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Long Way To Go For Celtics Defense

The Boston Celtics defense is a work in progress, and captain Paul Pierce vows it will be better.

2012/10/31

Boston Celtics guard Jason Terry attempts a shot over Miami Heat guard Ray Allen in Boston's 120-107 season opening loss in Miami. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Thomsen On Toucher & Rich: Newcomers ‘Not Celtics Yet’

With the Boston Celtics falling to the Miami Heat 120-107 in Miami on Tuesday night, SI’s Senior basketball writer Ian Thomsen joined 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Toucher & Rich on Wednesday to break down the season opening loss.

2012/10/31

Ray Allen hugs former coach Doc Rivers prior to entering the game for the Miami Heat on Oct. 30, 2012. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ray Allen Wants To Be Loved By Everyone, But Sports Just Don’t Work That Way

There was just something about Ray Allen on Tuesday night that didn’t sit quite right, and it ought to ensure that this drama won’t go away any time soon.

2012/10/31

Miami Heat guard Ray Allen drives against former Celtics teammate Kevin Garnett in their 2012-13 season opener. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Allen On Garnett Snub: ‘That’s Just KG’

When Ray Allen walked over to the Celtics bench to say hello to his former teammates in Miami, Kevin Garnett gave new meaning to “cold shoulder.”

2012/10/31

Jason Terry #4 of the Boston Celtics shoots over Ray Allen #34 of the Miami Heat. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Heat Get Rings, Then Win Over Celtics, 120-107

Dwyane Wade scored 29 points, James finished 26 points and 10 rebounds while missing much of the second half, and the reigning NBA champion Heat beat the Boston Celtics 120-107.

2012/10/30

Celtics center Kevin Garnett and Heat forward LeBron James battle over the opening tip in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Celtics-Heat Season Opener: What To Watch For

Four things to watch for as the Celtics open up the 2012-13 NBA season against the Miami Heat.

2012/10/30

Miami Heat forward Lebron James and Celtics forward Paul Pierce during Game 7 of the 2011-12 NBA Eastern Conference Finals. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Celtics Aim To ‘Beat The Heat,’ Starting Tuesday Night

The Boston Celtics are ready to kick off the 2012-13 NBA season, and have one thing in mind: Beat the Heat.

2012/10/30

Former Celtics shooting guard Ray Allen and head coach Doc Rivers. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Doc Rivers With Felger & Mazz: ‘I Tried To Call’ Ray Allen After Season

Celtics head coach Doc Rivers joined 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Felger and Mazz on Friday, and said it was pretty clear Ray Allen didn’t want to be in Boston anymore.

2012/10/26

MIAMI, FL - MAY 28: Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics reacts after he was called for a technical foul in the first half against the Miami Heat in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 28, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Felger & Mazz: Ray Allen’s A Prima Donna

Felger & Mazz discuss Ray Allen’s recent interview with a few Miami media outlets. Mazz gives his thoughts on Allen being a prima donna and Felger questions Allen’s recent comments.

98.5 The Sports Hub–2012/10/25