Boston Celtics Force Game 7 with Last-Second Tip-In
Late Heat Charge Comes Up Short
Boston Celtics 104, Miami Heat 103
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The Boston Celtics have forced a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals with a 104-103 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday night.
With the Heat leading by 32 points with just over seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the Celtics made a furious rally. Boston outscored Miami 34-10 over the final stretch, including a 10-0 run in the final two minutes.
The game-winning play came with just one second remaining. Derrick White tipped in a missed shot by Jayson Tatum to give the Celtics the victory.
Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. Jaylen Brown added 28 points, while White finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Bam Adebayo added 20 points and 14 rebounds.
The Heat will host Game 7 on Tuesday night at FTX Arena.
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