WEB Celtics Win Game 5, Take 3-2 Lead in Eastern Conference Finals
Boston Outscores Miami 56-38 in Second Half
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The Boston Celtics staved off elimination with a 100-96 Game 5 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, taking a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
The Celtics trailed by 13 points at halftime, but they stormed back in the second half, outscoring the Heat 56-38.
Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 24 points, and Marcus Smart chipped in with 20 points.
Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 23 points, but he was held to just 4-of-13 shooting from the field.
Game 6 of the series will be played in Miami on Thursday night.
The Celtics are now one win away from advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2018.
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