The Boston Celtics won Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, 110-97. The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who scored 46 points. Jaylen Brown added 26 points for the Celtics. The Heat were led by Jimmy Butler, who scored 34 points.
This series is a best of 7 game series. Meaning the first to win 4 games goes on to play in the NBA Finals. The Heat are up 3-2 in the series and can end it on Saturday night with a win at home.
Here are some of the key takeaways from the game:
- The Celtics’ defense was dominant. They held the Heat to 40% shooting from the field and 30% shooting from three-point range.
- The Celtics’ bench was a major factor in the win. They outscored the Heat’s bench 48-24.
- The Celtics were able to get to the free throw line 31 times and made 26 of their free throws. The Heat only got to the free throw line 18 times and made 13 of their free throws.