NBA Playoffs 2023 NBA Playoffs: In an exciting Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics showed off their championship resilience, narrowing the series gap down 3-2 with a convincing 110-97 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
Derrick White emerged as the Celtics’ leading scorer, showing off his accuracy from distance with an impressive 24 points, including six successful three-pointers. Marcus Smart contributed significantly to the win, scoring 23 points and showing off his defense with five steals. The duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 21 points to bolster the Celtics’ offensive firepower.
Boston displayed outstanding shooting efficiency, converting 52.6% of their field goal attempts, while also excelling from beyond the arc, hitting 40.5% of their three-point shots. Overtaking their opponents on the scoreboard, the Celtics defeated the Heat 42-38. Additionally, their ball movement was exemplary, recording 22 assists compared to Miami’s 15.
Score Celtics vs. Heat
|
Team |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Q4 |
Final |
|
Celtics |
35 |
26 |
29 |
20 |
110 |
|
Heat |
20 |
24 |
28 |
25 |
97 |
Miami’s offense was led by the reliable Duncan Robinson, who contributed 18 points for the Heat. 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 earned themselves one win away from a remarkable comeback and forced a thrilling Game 7 in the series. A key Game 6 is scheduled for Saturday in Miami, setting the stage for a fierce battle between these Eastern Conference powers.
The Celtics, eager to carve their name into NBA history, are striving to become the first team to overturn a 3-0 deficit in the series and win. On the other hand, the Heat are relentlessly pursuing their second appearance in the NBA Finals in just three years.
From the opening quarter, the Celtics showed their dominance in Game 5, establishing a lead they never relinquished. Their advantage grew to 20 points in the first half, setting the stage for the rest of the match.
Boston’s suffocating defense tied up the Heat in the first half, limiting their shooting accuracy to 39.1% from the field, while also holding 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 converted an impressive 52.9% of their field goals, maintaining sharpness from long range with a solid 40% three-point shooting percentage.
The Celtics continued to gain momentum into the second half, producing a dominant third-quarter performance as they outscored the Heat by 13 points, cementing a 91-71 lead as the final quarter beckoned.
Although the Heat made a brave breakthrough late in the fourth quarter, the Celtics never wavered and the victory was never in doubt. The resounding win sent a clear message that the Celtics are alive in this series and have the ability to topple the Heat.
Now, the Heat face a difficult task of regrouping and finding a way to win Game 6 on their home floor in Miami. If they succeed, they will be forced into a tense Game 7, which will seal their spot in the NBA Finals.
We took our early momentum into halftime and never let it go the rest of the night. https://t.co/7Pg4eEPzfL
– Boston Celtics (@celtics)
May 26, 2023
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