NBA Playoffs 2023 NBA Playoffs: In an exciting showdown in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics showed their resistance to the championship, reducing the series deficit to 3-2 with an authoritative 110 victory -97 over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
Derrick White emerged as the Celtics’ leading scorer, demonstrating his long-range accuracy with an impressive 24 points, including a barrage of six successful 3-pointers. Marcus Smart contributed significantly to the victory, scoring 23 points and demonstrating his defensive prowess with five steals. The duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored 21 points each to further bolster the Celtics’ offensive power.
Boston exhibited notable shooting efficiency, converting 52.6% of its field goal attempts, while also excelling from beyond the arc, connecting on 40.5% of its three-point shots. Outscoring their opponents on the boards, the Celtics outrebounded the Heat by a margin of 42-38. Additionally, his ball movement was exemplary, recording 22 assists compared to Miami’s 15.
Celtics vs Heat score
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Equipment |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Q4 |
Final |
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celts |
35 |
26 |
29 |
twenty |
110 |
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Heat |
twenty |
24 |
28 |
25 |
97 |
Miami’s offensive charge was led by the reliable Duncan Robinson, who contributed 18 points to the Heat’s cause. Bam Adebayo made his presence felt with an impressive 16 points and eight rebounds, while Jimmy Butler showed off his versatility with 14 points, five rebounds and five assists.
With this resounding victory, the Celtics are one victory away from making a remarkable comeback and forcing an exciting seventh game of the series. The decisive Game 6 is scheduled for Saturday in Miami, setting the stage for an intense battle between these Eastern Conference powers.
The Celtics, eager to etch their name in NBA history, are striving to become the first team to overturn a 3-0 series deficit and claim victory. On the other hand, the Heat are relentlessly seeking their second appearance in the NBA Finals in just three years.
From the start, the Celtics showed their dominance in Game 5, establishing a commanding lead that they never relinquished. Their lead grew to 20 points in the first half, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
Boston’s stifling defense hamstrung the Heat in the first half, limiting their shooting accuracy to just 39.1% from the field while stifling their three-point attempts to a paltry 25%.
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Meanwhile, the Celtics’ offense operated like a well-oiled machine, firing on all cylinders throughout the first half. They made an impressive 52.9% of their field goals, maintaining their sharpness from long range with a solid 40% three-point shooting percentage.
The Celtics carried their momentum into the second half, putting together a dominant third quarter performance in which they outscored the Heat by 13 points, cementing a commanding 91-71 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Although the Heat made a valiant late charge in the fourth quarter, the Celtics never faltered and the victory was never in doubt. The resounding victory sends a clear message that the Celtics are very much alive in the series and are capable of toppling the Heat.
Now, the Heat face the difficult task of regrouping and finding a way to secure victory in Game 6 on their home court in Miami. If they succeed, they will force a nerve-wracking Game 7, where a spot in the NBA Finals will be at stake.
We carried our initial momentum into halftime and didn’t let go for the rest of the night. https://t.co/7Pg4eEPzfL
– Boston Celtics (@celtics)
May 26, 2023
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