In ‘unlikely’ match, Celtics beat Heat and force Game 7 in the East

O miami heat needed only one victory to advance to theNBA Finals, but didn’t count on the resilience of Boston Celtics in the decisive series of the Eastern Conference. This Saturday, the 27th, in the early hours of Sunday in Brazil, the Massachussetts team won by 104 to 103, confirmed the third straight triumph and forced the decisive Game 7.

In a great dramatic duel at Miami’s home, Boston won again, sought a 3-3 tie in the series and now is more alive than ever at TD Garden to try to qualify for the Finals against denver nuggetswhich swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the West.

Jason Tatum was the best player for the Celtics side, with 31 points. He was accompanied by jalen brown (26) and Marcus Smart (21). Derrick Whitewho secured victory in the last thousandth, left the court with 11 points, six assists and four rebounds.

On the Heat side, Jimmy Butler It is Bam Adebayo had lackluster performances, but the number 22 recovered in the last quarter to register a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds. caleb martin scored 21 points and 15 rebounds, while Gabe Vincent collaborated with 15. Adebayo ended the game with 11 points and 13 rebounds.

next appointment

Game 7 is scheduled for next Monday, the 29th, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Boston Celtics court. If they win, the Massachusetts team will be the first in NBA history to turn around a playoff series after losing 3-0. three consecutive defeats.

emotion to the end

The Miami Heat lost the match by two points, but managed a decisive lack for Jimmy Butler to convert three free throws, turn to 103 to 102 and forward the classification of the Florida team.

With three seconds to go, the Boston Celtics had the ball, Marcus Smart kicked for three and Derrick White was needed to take advantage of the timer burst and secure the victory by 104 to 103.