Heat forward Jimmy Butler said, “I don’t think we started off anywhere near where we’re capable of. I think we dig ourselves a hole and try to fight back out of it."
Celtics guard Kemba Walker was “checking hearts” before Game 5 — he did so by slapping teammates in the chest before they took the court “We’re capable of playing hard. So, I checked my guys’ heart. We showed it. Big time.”
"I think we started to find our game and realize what it takes to be successful against Boston. I don’t envision our start being an issue going into Game 2," Lightning defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk said.