Jermaine O'Neal was a huge factor in Boston's Game 1 win, scoring 12 points on perfect shooting and four blocks.

“We won the game because of Jermaine O’Neal,” Doc Rivers said.

O'Neal worked hard in Chicago with Tim Grover to get ready for the playoffs.

“Every day for three weeks, two times a day,” Grover said by phone Sunday night. “I had to slow him down. All he did was show up, listen and work hard.”