Celtics Advance to NBA Finals, Defeat Heat in Game 7
Boston Outscores Miami in Second Half to Clinch Series
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After a grueling seven-game series, the Boston Celtics have defeated the Miami Heat to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in 12 years. The Celtics clinched the series with a 100-96 victory in Game 7 on Sunday night.
Boston trailed by 10 points at halftime, but outscored Miami 56-38 in the second half to grab a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics held off a late charge from the Heat to secure the victory.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Jaylen Brown added 24 points, while Marcus Smart chipped in with 20 points.
Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Bam Adebayo added 25 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' second-half surge.
The Celtics will now face the winner of the Western Conference finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Game 1 is scheduled for June 1st.
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