Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Box Scores: Jimmy Butler Leads Heat to Game 7 Victory
Heat Advance to NBA Finals with 103-84 Win
Butler Scores 29 Points, Grab 7 Rebounds, and 6 Assists
The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 103-84 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on April 21, 2024, to advance to the NBA Finals. Jimmy Butler led the way for the Heat with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Kyle Lowery chipped in 15 points and 7 assists.
The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who had 24 points and 8 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 16 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Heat's balanced attack.
The Heat took control of the game early, taking a 20-point lead in the first quarter. The Celtics fought back in the second quarter, but the Heat were able to extend their lead to 15 points by halftime. The Celtics made a run in the third quarter, cutting the Heat's lead to 5 points, but the Heat were able to put the game away in the fourth quarter.
The Heat will now face the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. Game 1 of the series will be played on June 1, 2024, in Miami.
Player Box Scores:
Miami Heat: * Jimmy Butler: 29 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists * Bam Adebayo: 17 points, 10 rebounds * Kyle Lowery: 15 points, 7 assists * Tyler Herro: 12 points * Victor Oladipo: 10 points Boston Celtics: * Jayson Tatum: 24 points, 8 rebounds * Jaylen Brown: 16 points * Marcus Smart: 10 points, 5 assists * Al Horford: 8 points, 7 rebounds * Derrick White: 7 points
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