The Miami Heat emerged victorious in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals series.
The Heat wrapped up the best-of-seven series and booked the last ticket to the NBA Finals after defeating the Boston Celtics, 103-84, on Monday, May 29, in front of their homecourt, TD Garden.
Jimmy Butler scored 28 points while Caleb Martin registered 26 points and 10 rebounds as Miami became the first no. 8 seeded to advance to the NBA Finals since the New York Knicks in 1999.
A three-point basket by Max Strus put Heat up, 13-11, in the first quarter and from there the Celtics never regain the lead in Game Seven.
Jaylen Brown finished with 19 points and Derrick White added 18 points as Boston fell short of making history as the first team to win a best-of-seven series after losing their first three games.
Jayson Tatum also contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Celtics even after injuring his ankle at the start of the game.
The Heat will face the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals that will kick-off on Thursday, June 1, at the homecourt of the latter, Ball Arena.
The Nuggets sealed a ticket to the NBA Finals after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals.
