Celtics Edge Heat in Game 7 to Advance to NBA Finals

Celtics Overcome 3-0 Deficit, Heat Force Game 7

The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 100-96 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday night, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2018.

Celtics Overcome 3-0 Deficit

The Celtics became the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-0 deficit in a conference final, rallying from the brink of elimination to beat the Heat in seven games.

Heat Force Game 7

The Heat forced a Game 7 with an impressive Game 6 win in Boston, but ultimately fell short in their bid to make the NBA Finals for the third time in four years.

### Butler, Martin Lead Heat

Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 28 points, while Caleb Martin added 26 points and 10 rebounds. However, it wasn't enough to overcome a balanced Celtics offense.

### Celtics Advance to NBA Finals

The Celtics will now face the Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, which begin on Thursday night in San Francisco.