Celtics Thrive on 3s, Beat Heat 110–97 in Game 5 to Extend East Finals

Celtics Thrive on 3s, Beat Heat 110–97 in Game 5 to Extend East Finals
Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) and center Bam Adebayo (13) go after a rebound along with Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum during the first half in Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference Final series in Boston on May 25, 2023,. Charles Krupa/AP Photo
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BOSTON—Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110–97 on Thursday night, May 25, in Game 5 to extend the Eastern Conference finals.

Marcus Smart had 23 points and five steals. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown finished with 21 points apiece as the Celtics claimed their second straight win and trimmed Miami’s series lead to 3–2.