Ranking the 5 Biggest Miami Heat Rivals by Level of Hatred | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Level Of Animosity: Red hot!

Best Characterization of Rivalry: Disgust

Principle Components: Ray Allen, the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics

Summary: The Miami Heat haven't had a rival like the Boston Celtics since they had a rivalry with the New York Knicks. 

And this rivalry continues to grow, with the Ray Allen development adding the latest fuel to the fire. 

Now, in the Heat's rivalry with the Pacers, anything is possible, but with the Celtics, it's usually expected.

From fights between Quentin Richardson and Kevin Garnett to purposeful flagrant fouls and a myriad of technicals, these two teams hate each other.

Actually, let me rephrase that.

The Boston Celtics hate the Miami Heat, while the Miami Heat don't really care for the Celtics.

And that's mainly because the Heat has owned this matchup, eliminating Boston each of the last two years of the playoffs.

Be that as it may, these two teams make up the fiercest rivalry in the NBA right now, and you can bet we will see even more fireworks this season.

Speaking of which—hey Boston, We Got Ray!