After the first match where both the teams have looked evenly matched coming into Game-5, the fifth game seemed no different as the match ended in favour of the Celtics who made one hell of a performance to bring themselves back into the tie and take a lead. The match was quiet tense for the fans of both parties but as a neutral fan, the game was nothing less than a roller-coaster ride. The first two quarters went in favour of the Heats having being ahead 42-37 at the end of second quarter, the Celtics left it late at the night and brought their form in the third quarter to cut short the deficit and take a huge lead in the third quarter which was just too for the Heats to comeback from and the Celtics won the game 80-93. Despite the brilliance of Bam Adebayo, who displayed a brilliant performance but ended on the losing side. The Heats players looked dejected at the end of the match as they have now suffered back to back defeats in the hands of their opposition.
The match was pretty much in for the Heats right from the start of the match but the brilliance of Celtics’ players in the third quarter ensured their win. The Celtics managed their instincts well and ended the game taking a lead going into Game-6 with a major win. The Celtics came back bravely after falling 2-1 behind after the third game and Jaylen Brown put everything into the match having netted 31 points and saved the tie for their side.
Miami Heat Match Report
Erik Spoelstra’s men will be disappointed and dejected after such a cruel defeat last night having the last match in their hands just to away the lead last night. Heats’ star Jimmy Butler had a night to forget having scored just 13 points. Bam Adebayo scored 18 points but even his brilliant performance was not enough to ensure his team a victory. Gabe Vincent scored 15 points as well coming from the bench but at the end his team fell short of 13 points.
Boston Celtics Match Report
The match was nothing but a roller-coaster ride for the Celtics’ fans as they witnessed their team go through a brilliant performance with losing the match in the first two quarters to taking a major lead in the third quarter and got the job done at the end of the night. After the last match everyone believed that the fifth game would end on the side of the Celtics and it was the brilliance of Jason Tatum and his teammates combined to steal the match away from the Heats.
Best Performers
Bam Adebayo:
Bam Adebayo was looking good last night as he scored 18 points, with 10 rebounds and an assist but all went in vain as his teammates couldn’t provide him with proper support he needed.
Jason Tatum:
Jason Tatum was simply unstoppable in the game picking up a total of 22 points with 12 rebounds and 9 assists ensuring his team a vital win.
Jaylen Brown:
Jaylen Brown and he proved his worth intensively well with a brilliant performance picking up 25 points with 4 rebounds and an assist last night.
Match Details:
Fixture: Miami Heat Vs Boston Celtics
Host: Miami Heat
Date: 25 May
Venue: FTX Arena
Miami Heat Vs Boston Celtics Lineup:
Miami Heats: Jimmy Butler (F), P.J. Tucker (F), Bam Adebayo (C), Max Strus (G), Kyle Lowry (G).
Boston Celtics: Jason Tatum (F), Alfred Horford (F), Robert Williams III (C), Jaylen Brown (G), Marcus Smart (G).
Miami Heat Vs Boston Celtics | Match Conclusion:
Having won the last match on a very slim note, the Celtics were confident of picking up yet another victory and but they have replied magnificently well to take a 3-2 lead in the tie with a breathtaking performance last night ending the game 80-93 to their name. Celtics had the game in their pockets in the last minutes and came victorious despite the Heats causing troubles in the early phases of the match. Now that we heading for Game-6, both the teams will look to take the continue their form going into this game which many pundits are considering to be one of the game of the season.
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