The Boston Celtics once again staved off elimination by defeating the Miami Heat 110-97. Returning to their home court, the Celtics took control of game 5 in the series. Four players scored at least 20 points for the Celtics, with Derrick White leading the team with 24 points. Boston secured an early lead in the first quarter and maintained the momentum throughout the game.
Turnovers killed the Heat, committing 16 tonight, and the pressure is on their side as they try to finish the series early. Miami still leads the series, but with the Celtics securing back-to-back wins, the pressure is building for the Heat.
In a historic performance, Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets to a thrilling 113-111 victory over the LA Lakers, securing a remarkable 4-0 sweep and marking their first-ever appearance in the NBA finals. Despite the Lakers’ initial dominance in the first half, the Nuggets mounted a strong comeback in the third quarter, ultimately taking a 94-89 lead. They managed to maintain their advantage throughout most of the fourth quarter, demonstrating resilience and making crucial plays in the decisive moments of the game. The Nuggets now eagerly await the outcome of the Eastern Conference finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics to determine their opponent in the NBA finals.
