NBA Knockout 2023 NBA Knockout: In the thrilling Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics showcased their championship prowess, shortening the series’ loss to 3-2 with a 110-97 margin of victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
Derrick White became the top scorer for the Celtics when he demonstrated his ability to shoot from long distance with an impressive number of 24 points, including 6 successful 3 points. Marcus Smart contributed significantly to the win, scoring 23 points and showing off his defense with 5 steals. The duo Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 21 points to further strengthen the Celtics’ offensive power.
Boston has shown superior long-range efficiency, converting 52.6% of his goals, while also excelling from outside the arc, taking 40.5% of three-pointers. By cornering their opponents on the board, the Celtics overcame the Heat by a 42-38 margin. Also, their ball movement is exemplary, scoring 22 assists compared to Miami’s 15.
Celtics scores vs. Heat
Team | P1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Celtic people | 35 | 26 | 29 | 20 | 110 |
warmth | 20 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 97 |
Miami’s attack was led by the trusty Duncan Robinson, who contributed 18 points to the Heat. Bam Adebayo scored an impressive 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Jimmy Butler showed his versatility with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
With this victory, the Celtics are only one match away from a remarkable comeback and forced to go through a thrilling Game 7 in this series. Crucial Game 6 will take place Saturday in Miami, setting the stage for an intense battle between the powers of this Eastern Conference.
The Celtics, eager to make NBA history, are looking to become the first team to overcome a 3-0 loss to win. The Heat, on the other hand, are relentlessly pursuing a second NBA Finals entry in just three years.
Right from the start, the Celtics showed their dominance in Game 5, establishing a lead they never gave up. Their advantage in the first half increased to 20 points and set the stage for the rest of the game.
Boston’s stifling defense tied the Heat down in the first half, restricting their shot accuracy from the field to 39.1% while their three-pointer rate dropped to 25%.
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Meanwhile, the Celtics’ attack played out like a well-oiled machine, operating at full capacity throughout the first half. They have scored an impressive 52.9% of goals, maintaining sharpness from long distance with a solid three-point shot rate of 40%.
The Celtics continued their momentum in the second half, delivering a dominant performance in the third quarter in which they overcame the Heat by 13 points, consolidating a 91-71 lead into the final half.
Although the Heat pulled off bravely towards the end of the fourth quarter, the Celtics were undeterred, and victory was never in doubt. The impressive win sends a clear message that the Celtics are alive and well on this streak and are likely to take down the Heat.
Now, the Heat face the daunting task of regrouping and finding a way to win Game 6 at their home in Miami. If successful, they will have to go through an intense Saturday game where they will fight for a spot in the NBA Finals.
We maintained our initial momentum in the inning and didn’t let it pass for the rest of the night. https://t.co/7Pg4eEPzfL
– Boston Celtics (@celtics)
May 26, 2023
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