MIAMI — Hours before Game 1 of the most anticipated Eastern Conference semifinal in history (we are contractually obligated to write that), there is a huge billboard in front of AmericanAirlines Arena alternately flashing “White Hot” — the theme for Miami’s postseason — and “Tickets Available.” Not exactly a sports hotbed. And StubHub has tickets (good ones) for less than $50, if you happen to be kicking around South Beach and are looking for something to do.

Locker rooms open in a half-hour, so we should have some Shaq news soon …