2023-05-26 05:58:25
Boston is green again! The Celtics won 110-97 at home to Miami to trail the Heat 3-2 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.
The C’s are halfway there. Starting at 0-3, a deficit never climbed in the history of the NBA on a series in seven games despite 150 opportunities, they confirmed their return to form in a TD Garden inflated to block. But if the dream of a miracle begins to take shape, the continuation of the confrontation, Saturday in Miami, will send them again into hostile territory.
“The only thing that can stop us is ourselves“, However, warned Boston winger Jaylen Brown, with newfound efficiency with 21 points (9/18 in shooting). Like him, three other holders have stacked more than 20 units: offensive leader Jayson Tatum also has some. brought 21 (11 assists, 8 rebounds), Marcus Smart signed 23 and Derrick White, the most prolific, 24.
Cooled Butler
Miami suffered, like its playmaker Jimmy Butler, author of his worst offensive performance in the playoffs with only 14 points (5 rebounds, 5 assists). He also remained on the bench for the last 10 minutes of play.
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