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
Nick Pr
May 28, 2023 at 9:08 pm
This series went from being a dud to one of the craziest ones I have ever seen. Can’t wait for game 7. Must watch TV
MaxOtaku87Arg
May 28, 2023 at 9:10 pm
Ladies 👩🏿 👩 👩🏻 And Gentlemen 👦🏾👦🏻👦 I Choose To Believe In #BostonCeltics 🏀🍀🧝♂️ A Big Hug ✨
Joe Douche
May 28, 2023 at 9:12 pm
De-ja-vu! Red Sox v.s Yankees! LETS GO CELTICS!
Elliot Nash
May 28, 2023 at 9:25 pm
This was the perfect edit. Thank you
Mike Hamilton
May 28, 2023 at 9:26 pm
As close as it gets! ☘️
Check TNT score at 4:40
Heat win series 4-2
😂
Wizzill Wonkzzilla
May 28, 2023 at 9:39 pm
The Basketball Gods wont let you get to The Finals on free throws from trying to draw a foul by jumping into the guy, to bail you out from shooting a tuff 3. imhonw
Robert Farnese
May 28, 2023 at 9:39 pm
Horford’s foul was actually jimmy Butler losing the dribble and then double dribbling all while jumping up like he’s in control taking a shot…. and the Oscar goes to…Jimmy Buckets
sai
May 28, 2023 at 9:55 pm
derrick white new miami public enemy no.1
Dr. deng gerous
May 28, 2023 at 10:17 pm
Jimmy double dribbled on the last play before the foul😅
Mmmm
May 28, 2023 at 10:21 pm
Most liked comment on the nba channel
cristian leon diaz
May 28, 2023 at 10:37 pm
2.1 – 2.5 – 3.0 wtf!???🤡
Jerry Aragon
May 28, 2023 at 10:37 pm
It automatically changed the clock from 2.1 to 3. WOW!
Quantum777
May 28, 2023 at 10:47 pm
whoever wins this series will have a hard time against the NUGGETS
arthur papazian
May 28, 2023 at 11:02 pm
Would have been magical if Johnny Most was screaming on that winning basket!!!!
Chang XKoalaBear
May 28, 2023 at 11:13 pm
come on Miami Heat 🔥
Nurse CJ
May 28, 2023 at 11:17 pm
That shot will be remembered throughout the history of the NBA.
فرعونى الكتالونى
May 28, 2023 at 11:18 pm
ماتش نار
Lawrence Fried
May 28, 2023 at 11:19 pm
One of the greatest clutch plays I’ve ever seen!
Regie Rey Sajulga
May 28, 2023 at 11:26 pm
2.1 biglang 3.0
Ziggy Mandarr
May 28, 2023 at 11:27 pm
KWAB
Eman
May 28, 2023 at 11:31 pm
When people tell me they still play D in the NBA I’ll think about that play at 1:06 and see that Celtic casually run back on d in a big playoff game.
Clownfishman
May 28, 2023 at 11:50 pm
4:40 (notice bottom left) wow I guess the Celtics like losing
Alexander Calder
May 28, 2023 at 11:58 pm
That reminds me of a play by Larry Bird; I can’t place it, but Bird burned somebody.