Celtics Advance to NBA Eastern Conference Finals
Celtics Hold Off Heat Charge to Clinch Game 7 Victory
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White Lead Scoring with 25 Points Each
Boston, MA - In a thrilling conclusion to a grueling seven-game series, the Boston Celtics have clinched their berth in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals with a 104-103 victory over the Miami Heat.
The game was a nail-biter from start to finish, with both teams trading baskets throughout the evening. The Celtics took an early lead and held on for much of the game, but the Heat never let up, chipping away at the lead and tying the game with just seconds remaining.
With the game on the line, Derrick White came up with a clutch tip-in to give the Celtics the victory. White led the scoring for the Celtics with 25 points, while Jaylen Brown also contributed 25. Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 27 points in the losing effort.
The Celtics now advance to the Eastern Conference Finals where they will face the winner of the series between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors.
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