MIAMI -- The Boston Celtics have bigger issues than being upset about a perceived slight. Yes, LeBron James dribbled behind his back. Then between his legs, five times. Then threw a behind-the-back pass. And after grabbing an offensive rebound while getting fouled by Kevin Garnett, he smiled and shouted "Yeah" three times while holding the ball out for referee Jason Phillips to collect. All that came on one possession in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics called it showboating. Theyre probably right. But thats not the problem. The Heat got 19 layups and dunks in Game 1 on Monday night, with James and Dwyane Wade fueling what became a 93-79 win. And if Bostons defensive issues werent enough cause to concern the Celtics, Ray Allen said his ailing right ankle is getting to be even more problematic -- something thats bound to be a factor again when the matchup resumes in Miami on Wednesday night. "You can tell they believe by their anger after the game," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Tuesday, asked how his team is handling the emotions of a Game 1 loss. "There wasnt a lot of happy guys in our locker room yesterday or in film today when we start out by showing 19 straight layups. Who wants to watch that? I didnt. I watched it four or five times." Along the same lines, the Heat said there were elements of the game film that they didnt like either. James and Wade did their part in Game 1, combining for 54 points. The rest of the Heat added 39 points, 32 rebounds, seven assists and six blocked shots, but there were a slew of missed shots and one second-quarter defensive lull that had Miami addressing some issues on the practice court Tuesday. "I think we all felt that we could have played better," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "We werent as sharp as we had been, particularly in the three games before that. But thats the playoffs. You have to find a way to survive and win, even if you have to do it when youre not playing your best, like last night." There are some predictable elements that seem to pop up after the opening game of a playoff series, with the team that lost Game 1 saying it had to get more physical and the winning team saying that a 1-0 lead doesnt mean anything. And both apply in this case as well, with Boston guard Rajon Rondo among the Celtics voices saying things had to be made tougher for Miami. James and Wade responded to that with shrugs, insisting thats typical for any series. "I already think thats going to happen in every game," James said. "So I dont have to prepare for it." Talking points like that can be dismissed. The Allen situation, however, doesnt seem like its going away. Allen has been dealing with pain in his right ankle for several weeks, and missed all but one of his seven field-goal attempts in Bostons Game 1 loss. He even missed four free throws, just the third time in his career that hes done that. Hes shooting only 39 per cent in the post-season, 27 per cent from 3-point range and 60 per cent from the foul line -- way off his usual career numbers in all those departments. "I dont even like talking about it," Allen said. "Its just part of what Im dealing with." Allen said he did not work out Tuesday, which is a rarity. "In my predicament, Im only going to do myself further damage," Allen said. Rivers said the Celtics will stick with Allen, making it sound like the decision was made partly out of respect to the veteran guard -- who made it clear that he wants to play -- and made partly because Boston simply doesnt have many more options. The Celtics put Allen back in the starting lineup midway through the second round against Philadelphia because Avery Bradley went down for the season with a shoulder injury. "Ray is Ray, and were going to keep rolling him out there and see what we can get," Rivers said. "If we feel he cant give it to us, well go with someone else. But I think right now you have to give Ray a fighting chance every time." Miami was in trouble against Indiana about a week ago, trailing 2-1 in the series and losing at halftime of Game 4 in Indianapolis. Since then, Wade and James have been brilliant, and the trend continued in Game 1 against the Celtics. "For us, were playing great team ball, especially in the fourth quarter," Wade said. "Were not playing as much hero ball that we played last year. Were getting off the ball. Were penetrating. Were trusting each other a lot more. It comes with time. In the fourth quarter we believe in each other, and thats been a success for us." Said James: "Everything were getting has been coming out of the offence. Were not forcing." The Celtics sounded like they want to make the Heat start forcing things soon, getting Miami out of its current rhythm. Otherwise, the Heat could find themselves halfway to another East title banner by the close of business on Wednesday night. "Its got to get more physical from our part," Celtics forward Paul Pierce said. "Weve got to show better resistance. We thought it was way too easy for them in Game 1. They got very comfortable. Hopefully in Game 2, we can make it a little bit more uncomfortable for them." xingfantrade . -- Floridas guards made the difference -- a big difference -- in an easy win over archrival Florida State on Wednesday night. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . The Atlanta Braves called it frustrating. Stults combined with two relievers on a five-hitter, Chase Headley homered and drove in two runs and the Padres beat Atlanta 4-1 on Monday night. http://www.xingfantrade.com/ . The announcement was posted on the Russia-based KHLs website. 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Detective Sharon Hahn said Anthony, who was alone in the car, failed a series of sobriety tests. He was ticketed and released at the scene, but Hahn did not know how he got home. Denver police dont jail DUI suspects and Anthony was no exception, Hahn said. Anthony is due in court May 14. Mark Warkentien, the Nuggets vice-president of basketball operations, said the team was aware of the situation but declined comment. Anthony apologized through his lawyer, Dan Recht. "Carmelo apologizes to his fans, the Denver community, his teammates and the Nuggets organization for the distraction this is causing them," Recht said. He said Anthony consented to a blood test, but results wont be available for about two weeks. In the meantime, "Carmelo will try to stay focused on his family and his team," Recht said. The Nuggets are in the middle of a heated playoff race. They moved a-half game ahead of Golden State for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference on Sunday night when they beat Houston 111-94. But it was Anthonys worst outing of the season. He was held to 11 points on 3-of-14 shooting against a Rockets team that was missing defensive specialist Shane Battier.dddddddddddd. Anthony still managed to extend his NBA-best streak of double-digit games to 206. On Saturday, he committed a flagrant foul against Utahs Deron Williams that changed he course of a close game, and the Jazz ran away with a 124-97 win. The Nuggets did not practise Monday and Anthony wasnt available. Hes expected back on the court at practice Tuesday. The Nuggets (49-32) can clinch their fifth straight postseason berth by beating Memphis at home Wednesday night or if the Warriors lose at Phoenix on Monday night or against Seattle on Wednesday night. Despite his poor game Sunday, Anthony has had another stellar season. He was named an all-star starter for the first time alongside teammate Allen Iverson, and hes fourth in the NBA in scoring (25.8 points per game) and is averaging a career-best 7.4 rebounds. Last season, he was involved in a brawl at Madison Square Garden. After J.R. Smith was collared on his way to a breakaway bucket in the closing minutes of a rout, Anthony, then the leagues leading scorer, dropped the New York Knicks Mardy Collins with a punch that cost him a 15-game suspension. In February, Anthony was ticketed in Arapahoe County for driving 25 miles an hour over the posted speed limit. A hearing is set for next month in that speeding case. ' ' '