Rivers clearly was proactive – and had Spoelstra and the Heat in a re-active mode down the stretch, playing not-to-lose when the Celtics were playing to win.

Spoelstra would be fine if his Big Three were older, less selfish, and more mature – in other words if they knew how to play as a team. A coach can be a big part of that but even the best coach can’t force guys who play as individuals to buy into a true team concept.

From what we’ve seen the Heat is just not a true “team.” That may cost Spoelstra his job eventually – especially if they can’t win this series.