Category: Eastern Conference finals

Heat Dismantle Celtics, Punch Ticket to NBA Finals

Jimmy Butler scored 28 points, Caleb Martin added 26 and the Miami Heat became the second No. 8 seed to reach the NBA Finals with a convincing 103–84 victory over the host Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night, May 29. Butler was named MVP of the series after…


Celtics Thrive on 3s, Beat Heat 110–97 in Game 5 to Extend East Finals

BOSTON—Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110–97 on Thursday night, May 25, in Game 5 to extend the Eastern Conference finals. Marcus Smart had 23 points and five steals. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown finished with 21 points apiece as the Celtics claimed their second…