Celtics return to NBA Finals after thrilling Game 7 win
Boston Celtics defeat Miami Heat 100-96 in Game 6 to force a winner-take-all Game 7 for the Eastern Conference championship
The Boston Celtics are heading back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010 after beating the Miami Heat on the road 100-96 in Game 6. The Celtics held off a late charge from the Heat to conclude a grueling seven-game series and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in 12 years.
The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 24 points, and Marcus Smart chipped in with 20 points.
The Heat were led by Jimmy Butler, who finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Bam Adebayo added 21 points and 10 rebounds.
The Celtics will now face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, which begin on Thursday.
GameTime dissects how the Celtics escaped Game 6 to force a winner-take-all Game 7 for the Eastern Conference championship
The Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 104-103 on a last-second tip-in by Derrick White to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics held off a late charge from the Heat to conclude a grueling seven-game series and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in 12 years.
The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 24 points, and Marcus Smart chipped in with 20 points.
The Heat were led by Jimmy Butler, who finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Bam Adebayo added 21 points and 10 rebounds.
The Celtics will now face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, which begin on Thursday.
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