Celtics Survive Game 7 Thriller, Advance to NBA Finals
Boston Edges Miami in Epic Eastern Conference Clash
Live Coverage, Box Score, and Highlights
In a thrilling Game 7 showdown at TD Garden, the Boston Celtics prevailed over the Miami Heat 100-96, securing their berth in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010.
The game was a tense affair from start to finish, with neither team able to establish a significant lead. The Celtics took an early advantage, but the Heat fought back to close the gap. The final minutes were filled with drama, as the teams traded buckets in a back-and-forth battle.
In the end, it was the Celtics' experience and poise that proved to be the difference. Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston with 26 points, while Jaylen Brown added 24 points. Jimmy Butler paced the Heat with 24 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' collective effort.
The Celtics will now face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, which begin on June 2.
Box Score
Boston Celtics 100, Miami Heat 96
Player | PTS | REB | STL |
---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum | 26 | 10 | 3 |
Jaylen Brown | 24 | 7 | 2 |
Marcus Smart | 20 | 3 | 4 |
Jimmy Butler | 24 | 9 | 3 |
Bam Adebayo | 21 | 12 | 1 |
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