Boston Wins First Nba Finals Appearance In 12 Years

Celtics Advance to NBA Finals After Game 7 Thriller

Boston Wins First NBA Finals Appearance in 12 Years

The Boston Celtics have punched their ticket to the NBA Finals after a thrilling seven-game series win over the Miami Heat. The Celtics clinched the series with a 104-103 victory on the road in Game 7, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in 12 years.

Derrick White's Game-Winning Tip-In

The Celtics' victory was sealed on a last-second tip-in by Derrick White. With just 1.5 seconds remaining on the clock, Jayson Tatum missed a jumper but White was there to follow it up and put the ball in the basket. The Heat had one final chance to tie the game but Jimmy Butler's potential game-tying three-pointer came up short.

Game Summary: Celtics 111, Heat 101

The Celtics held the lead throughout most of the game, but the Heat kept within striking distance. The Celtics led by as many as 12 points in the second half, but the Heat cut the deficit to just two points with under a minute remaining in the game, setting up the thrilling finish.

Key Takeaways from the Series

Here are five key takeaways from the Celtics-Heat Eastern Conference finals series:

1. The Celtics' defense was suffocating, holding the Heat to just 40.1% shooting from the field.
2. Jayson Tatum was a force throughout the series, averaging 25.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game.
3. Jimmy Butler had a strong performance for the Heat, averaging 24.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game.
4. The Heat's bench played a crucial role in Game 7, outperforming the Celtics' bench 26-10.
5. The Celtics' experience in big games proved to be valuable, as they remained composed under pressure in the final moments of Game 7.