Derrick White tipped-in a missed shot attempt as time expired in regulation to lift the Boston Celtics over the Miami Heat in Game 6, 104-103. Jayson Tatum (31 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists) and Jaylen Brown (26 points, 10 rebounds) combined for 57 points for the Celtics, while Jimmy Butler tallied 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Heat. This best-of-seven series is now tied, 3-3, with Game 7 taking place on Monday, May 29 (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT).
Tonight marked Jayson Tatum’s 7th game this postseason with 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists, tying LeBron James (2017-2018) for the most such games in a Single postseason.
The Celtics are now the 4th team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 0-3 in a series, joining:
1951 New York Knicks vs. Rochester Royals (Finals)
1994 Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz (2nd Round)
2003 Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks (1st Round)
The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics will now face off in a Game 7 in back-to-back seasons, becoming the first teams to do this since:
Houston Rockets & Phoenix Suns (1994-1995)
Indiana Pacers & New York Knicks (1994-1995)
The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are the first teams to face off in Game 7 of a Conference Finals series in back-to-back seasons since:
Boston Celtics & Philadelphia 76ers (1981 & 1982)
Tonight marked the Celtics’ 5th victory this postseason when facing elimination, becoming the 6th team in NBA history with at least 5 wins while facing elimination in a single postseason, joining:
Denver Nuggets (2020): 6
Denver Nuggets (1994): 6
Miami Heat (1997): 5
Houston Rockets (1995): 5
Phoenix Suns (1993): 5
Boston Celtics (2023): 5
jgfunk
May 28, 2023 at 7:05 pm
If the Celtics somehow pull out this series…
Derrick White = Dave Roberts
Will Thompson
May 28, 2023 at 7:17 pm
This play teaches play to the final second. White wasn’t boxed out by number 31 for the Heat who was watching rather than boxing White out!
James Konnovitch
May 28, 2023 at 7:22 pm
What is the prediction – the Denver Nuggets or the Boston Celtics???????????????????????? LOL
vloggingwallie
May 28, 2023 at 7:24 pm
As soon as he passed it he started running towards the hoop
Calisthenics Action
May 28, 2023 at 8:18 pm
Smart man
Reina Sondelski
May 28, 2023 at 7:52 pm
Derrick White is the definition of How to save a life. #NBA-I❤This Game
VoiceOf Reason
May 28, 2023 at 7:52 pm
Me n my bro thoroughly enjoyed this game man ohh man I was going for Celtics and he was going for Heat, Jimmy did his thing tho but man Celtics won by the skin of their teeth literally hahaha
VoiceOf Reason
May 28, 2023 at 7:53 pm
This game was the perfect example of “it’s not over til it’s over” 😁❤️💯.
Player X
May 28, 2023 at 7:53 pm
0:30
Amanda Cappola
May 28, 2023 at 8:41 pm
The look on miamis face after that play was sensational. You could see a girls face in the crows how shocked she was 😂
kodwo gaisie
May 28, 2023 at 8:54 pm
i can’t tell whether Miami was already feeling the Heat or the Celtics brought the Heat to Miami
NubScrub
May 28, 2023 at 9:01 pm
I still don’t believe it
Ladp Gabby
May 28, 2023 at 9:06 pm
Butler gave up on everything, after he thought he was done, denying tatum the ball, watch the play again. he made zero effort to even box out tatum… meaning bam had to box out two guys… Watch Jimmy, don’t get mad at me, just watch him, and the zero effort at all, and tell me I’m wrong.
Mastersonly
May 28, 2023 at 9:25 pm
He is sooo goood
Renaldy Calixte
May 28, 2023 at 9:42 pm
If Boston wins Game 7 Derek White will be banned from the city of Miami for life. 😅
KnightGeneral
May 28, 2023 at 9:48 pm
History right there
Ross payne
May 28, 2023 at 9:56 pm
Derrick white from san antonio, another example of players who start their career at SA and end up becoming/being recognized for hardwork and or good plays. Leonard, White, murray, green, etc
Dale Skeet
May 28, 2023 at 10:12 pm
From being so upset to so happy. It’s unreal lets go Boston #NBA-I❤This Game
Ima Pollak
May 28, 2023 at 10:14 pm
From being so upset to so happy. It’s unreal lets go Boston #NBA-I❤This Game
Cedrick Flye
May 28, 2023 at 10:47 pm
From being so upset to so happy. It’s unreal lets go Boston #NBA-I❤This Game
senororlando2
May 28, 2023 at 11:07 pm
31 lost his man smh
neodsenar
May 28, 2023 at 11:31 pm
durant”s foot on the 3point line, and now white 0.1 sec save.. if they win ecf this is legendary! how 1 shot change the game!!! crazy!
Piddles McGee
May 28, 2023 at 11:33 pm
Inbounded, cut to the corner for an open look, recognized the shot and crashed the glass, tip in winner
Not only is this a all-time game winner it’s all-time high IQ basketball play
Jimena Gateño
May 28, 2023 at 11:57 pm
☘️
LeftOvers2Go
May 29, 2023 at 12:03 am
btw, Refs did not call double dribble on Jimmy Butler