The Chris Bosh who scored 19 points in Game 7 tonight must be the Bosh who shows up in the NBA Finals.
Miami will be nearly impossible to beat if this perimeter-minded Bosh continues to present matchup nightmares for the opposition.
Bosh's scoring and consistent presence on the glass paced Miami's attack tonight. Boston nearly handled the assault, and they probably would have if Bosh had not erupted.
Let's look at Bosh's Game 7 and how his performance will impact Miami's success against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Keys to Game 7 Success
Bosh and Dwyane Wade ran the high pick-and-roll with stunning precision. They dissected Boston's defense by relentlessly executing one of basketball's simplest plays.
Ordinarily, Bosh is considered a solid face-up shooter. For his career, he shoots 29 percent from beyond the arc.
But in Game 7 Bosh found his stroke. He knocked down three of his four tries from distance and made Miami's pick-and-roll that much more versatile.
Instead of counting on Wade's penetration, or Bosh down low, the Celtics also had to worry about Bosh stepping ...
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