After a disappointing first half for the Los Angeles offense boston celticsthey corrected in the second, to end up beating the Miami Heat at FTX Arena, and take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Eastern Conference Final.
The greatest figures of the Celtics, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brownconnected on 3 of 16 shooting from the field in the first 2 quarters (19% efficiency), his lowest percentage in any half this year, in both the playoffs and the regular season, according to ESPN Stats & Info.
The break was good for everyone, since together with the defense led by Marcus SmartRobert Williams and Al Horford, led by Ime Udoka showed their best version, and took the win 93-80 at home.
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Jayson Tatum finished with a near triple-double, recording 22 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, while Jaylen Brown was the best scorer with 25 points.
Horford added 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks and a steal, while Derrick White from the substitutes bench contributed greatly, with 14 units, 5 assists, stealing 2 balls and hitting a block.
Bam Adebayo took the lead for the home team with 18 points and 10 rebounds, with Gabe Vincent being the second best for those led by Erik Spoelstra, with 15 units off the bench.
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The sixth game will be in Boston, at the TD Garden, next Friday, May 27, where the Celtics will seek to qualify for their first NBA Final in 12 years.
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