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Kevin Garnett has Celtics on verge of upsetting Heat

We have the feeling Timberwolves fans have adopted the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs. And why not? Ex-Wolf Kevin Garnett is proving to be the difference-maker against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Finals. KG had 26 points last night to help the Celtics take a 3-2 lead against LeBron James and company.
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We have the feeling Timberwolves fans have adopted the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs. And why not? Ex-Wolf Kevin Garnett is proving to be the difference-maker against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Finals. KG had 26 points last night to help the Celtics take a 3-2 lead against LeBron James and company.

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