Celtics Force Game 5, Heat on the Brink of Elimination
Celtics Win 110-106, Take Series Lead 3-2
The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 110-106 on Saturday night, taking a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 33 points, while Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 22 points.
The game was close throughout, with the Celtics holding a slim lead for most of the night. The Heat came within two points with just over a minute remaining, but Tatum hit a jumper to put the Celtics up 108-104. The Heat had a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer, but Bam Adebayo's shot was off the mark.
Complete Celtics-Heat Season Series Scores
- November 15: Celtics win 101-91
- December 21: Heat win 110-98
- January 27: Celtics win 122-118
- March 6: Heat win 106-91
- February 11: Celtics win 110-106
With the win, the Celtics took a commanding 3-2 lead in the series. Game 6 is scheduled for Monday night in Miami. If the Heat win, Game 7 will be played on Wednesday night in Boston.
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