Heat Eliminated By Celtics In Game 5

     The Boston Celtics advanced to the next round of the NBA Playoffs with a 118-84 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at TD Garden in Game 5. The Celtics won the best-of-seven series 4-1. 

     Both teams faced each other in the postseason for the third straight season. They met in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2020, 2022 and 2023. 

     Boston had a 20-7 run at the conclusion of the first quarter and led 41-23. Miami kept up with them in the second quarter and trailed 68-46 at halftime. 

     The Celtics outscored their opponent 30-20 during the third quarter and were up 98-66. Both teams removed their starters and had their reserves on the floor in the final quarter. 

     The Heat were led by Bam Adebayo with club-highs of 23 points and six assists. Tyler Herro was able to score 15 points. Caleb Martin and Thomas Bryant both had 10 points each.

     Jaylen Brown ended up with 25 points and six rebounds for the C's. Derrick White dropped in 25 points in the win. Jayson Tatum compiled a double-double with 16 points along with 12 rebounds.