Miami Heat lost to Boston Celtics 88-80 in opening match of 2010-11 NBA championships on Tuesday . Also in action in the Western Conference on Tuesday were defending champions The Heat, who were playing without injured center Shaquille O'Neal, had a chance for an upset but fell behind by as many as 20 points early on. Defending Eastern Conference champions Celtics were the more consistent team . Revamped Heat insist they have time to improve over the season .
Miami Heat lost to Boston Celtics 88-80 in opening match of 2010-11 NBA championships on Tuesday . The Heat, who were playing without injured center Shaquille O'Neal, had a chance for an upset but fell behind by as many as 20 points early on. Defending Eastern Conference champions Celtics were the more consistent team . Revamped Heat insist they have time to improve over the season .