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Derrick White tipped-in a missed shot attempt as time expired in regulation to lift the Boston Celtics over the Miami Heat in Game 6, 104-103. Jayson Tatum (31 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists) and Jaylen Brown (26 points, 10 rebounds) combined for 57 points for the Celtics, while Jimmy Butler tallied 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Heat. This best-of-seven series is now tied, 3-3, with Game 7 taking place on Monday, May 29 (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT).
Tonight marked Jayson Tatum’s 7th game this postseason with 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists, tying LeBron James (2017-2018) for the most such games in a Single postseason.
The Celtics are now the 4th team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 0-3 in a series, joining:
1951 New York Knicks vs. Rochester Royals (Finals)
1994 Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz (2nd Round)
2003 Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks (1st Round)
The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics will now face off in a Game 7 in back-to-back seasons, becoming the first teams to do this since:
Houston Rockets & Phoenix Suns (1994-1995)
Indiana Pacers & New York Knicks (1994-1995)
The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are the first teams to face off in Game 7 of a Conference Finals series in back-to-back seasons since:
Boston Celtics & Philadelphia 76ers (1981 & 1982)
Tonight marked the Celtics’ 5th victory this postseason when facing elimination, becoming the 6th team in NBA history with at least 5 wins while facing elimination in a single postseason, joining:
Denver Nuggets (2020): 6
Denver Nuggets (1994): 6
Miami Heat (1997): 5
Houston Rockets (1995): 5
Phoenix Suns (1993): 5
Boston Celtics (2023): 5
21 Comments
The look on miamis face after that play was sensational. You could see a girls face in the crows how shocked she was 😂
i can't tell whether Miami was already feeling the Heat or the Celtics brought the Heat to Miami
I still don't believe it
Butler gave up on everything, after he thought he was done, denying tatum the ball, watch the play again. he made zero effort to even box out tatum… meaning bam had to box out two guys… Watch Jimmy, don't get mad at me, just watch him, and the zero effort at all, and tell me I'm wrong.
He is sooo goood
If Boston wins Game 7 Derek White will be banned from the city of Miami for life. 😅
History right there
Derrick white from san antonio, another example of players who start their career at SA and end up becoming/being recognized for hardwork and or good plays. Leonard, White, murray, green, etc
From being so upset to so happy. It's unreal lets go Boston #NBA-I❤This Game
From being so upset to so happy. It's unreal lets go Boston #NBA-I❤This Game
From being so upset to so happy. It's unreal lets go Boston #NBA-I❤This Game
31 lost his man smh
durant"s foot on the 3point line, and now white 0.1 sec save.. if they win ecf this is legendary! how 1 shot change the game!!! crazy!
Inbounded, cut to the corner for an open look, recognized the shot and crashed the glass, tip in winner
Not only is this a all-time game winner it’s all-time high IQ basketball play
☘️
btw, Refs did not call double dribble on Jimmy Butler
The Celtics did a great job on that last play. Jayson Tatum was on the other side if the rebound kicked that way and D White was opposite. No matter what they had it covered. Spoelstra should have thought about this
what …a ….moment
The only thing that would make this better is if Johnny Most was alive to make the play call.
History🎉🎉
had no D1 offers just saved an entire franchises season while helping them this whole season. Underrated player