The Miami Heat got back to work on Thursday, arriving at the AAA at 10am to start preparing both on the court and in the video room for Saturday's Game 3 against the Boston Celtics. Speaking with the players following their on court workout, the feeling was that they are taking a very business like approach to the next couple of games on the road.
The Heat players know as well as anyone that when they are playing on top of their game it's going to be very difficult for any team in the NBA to beat them. Erik Spoelstra does a good job reminding his players of how hard they have to work in order to be playing at their best, but its something they have proven to be able to do regardless of who they are playing or what venue they are playing at.
Follow the jump to hear what Coach Spoelstra, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh had to say following Thursday's practice. To play the audio just click on the file and it should open up and play in your browser.
Erik Spoelstra- Venue cant change team intensity
Erik Spoelstra- What he wants from Wade and LeBron
Erik Spoelstra- Bosh has stepped up on both ends
Erik Spoelstra- Days off wont hurt our team
Erik Spoelstra- We still have something to prove
Erik Spoelstra- Team has made defense a priority
Chris Bosh- Expects Boston to play like desparate team
Chris Bosh- Havent played in Boston in a while
Chris Bosh- How Philly series is helping them now
Chris Bosh- Loves to make things happen
Chris Bosh- Not concerned about schedule gap
Chris Bosh- We must keep intensity up
LeBron James- Enjoy being a 2-way player
LeBron James- Rajon Rondo is a great improvisor
LeBron James- I'm playing off the ball more this season
LeBron James- D-Wade opens up many chances for me
LeBron James- Rajon Rondo is multifaceted
LeBron James- When can big plays deflate an opponent
Dwyane Wade- Challenge of chasing Ray Allen
Dwyane Wade- I haven't had a victory in Boston in a long time
Dwyane Wade- Rajon Rondo drives the Celtics engine
Dwyane Wade- The days off benefit us too