The Boston Celtics, covering a -13.5 point spread and achieving over 201.5 total points, decisively defeated the short-handed Miami Heat 118-84 in Game 5, advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA Playoffs. This victory marks the Celtics' progress to the second round for the seventh time in the last eight years. Key players Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 25 points, contributing significantly to the win. The Heat, notably playing without some key players, have been eliminated earlier than the conference finals for the first time since 2021.
Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5 https://t.co/PTBjZArAmZ
Miami Heat season ends with playoff loss to Boston Celtics https://t.co/8prJGEW901
Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5 https://t.co/nHsoN0EXnV https://t.co/0FZlxxZxVT
Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5. https://t.co/Y7nVQGFldn https://t.co/SY8o4In0Wg
Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the short-handed Miami Heat 118-84 in Game 5 on Wednesday night. https://t.co/bmhikq1vjW
The Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the short-handed Miami Heat 118-84. This is the Heat's first exit from the playoffs prior to the conference finals since 2021. https://t.co/9pK6LB5S2c
Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5 https://t.co/tafu8JeGaY
Celtics take Game 5 to advance to the East Semis ☘️ https://t.co/QCXwDNrvbu
C's WIN!!!! The Boston Celtics are moving on to the second round of the NBA playoffs after beating Miami Heat at home. https://t.co/srb3nGLBYW
#Celtics crush Heat in Game 5 to advance to second round of NBA Playoffs https://t.co/pebi1LsUyx https://t.co/ElL1iUG6tT
THE CELTICS ADVANCE ☘️ Boston dominates the Heat in Game 5 to make the 2nd round for the 7th time in the last 8 years 👏 ✅ BOS -13.5 ✅ O 201.5 Total Points https://t.co/Nq6z8drp0l
It's a 34-point Celtics win to advance to round two 🍀 https://t.co/xThJuUtjDE
Celtics win Game 5 and advance to the second round 🍀 https://t.co/uQOyJC0jEs
The Boston Celtics beat the Heat in 5 to advance to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. https://t.co/RGRpoS9yxe
The Celtics are onto the second round 🍀 Boston advances in the playoffs after defeating the Heat 4-1 to avenge its loss last year. https://t.co/iIjVsm7ivf
The Celtics are moving on ☘️ The @Celtics knock off the Heat to advance to the Second Round of the #NBAPlayoffs https://t.co/NubHTWgzRg
BOSTON ADVANCES ☘️ The Celtics handle the Heat in five games to move on! https://t.co/S2owhE0ov1
The Celtics DOMINATE Game 5 and win the series vs. the Heat. The Heat have been eliminated. https://t.co/N0LR0ouIE0
CELTICS TAKE GAME 5 VS. HEAT ☘️ BOSTON MOVES ON TO THE 2ND ROUND https://t.co/cGDqF3lF0H
The Celtics handle the Heat in 5 games to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs ☘️ Derrick White: 25 PTS, 8-of-13 FG, 5-of-10 3PT Jaylen Brown: 25 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST https://t.co/CnOsPqYbpJ