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Heat Rout Celtics in Game 7 to Advance to NBA Finals
Miami Survives Elimination Scare, Avoids Becoming First Team to Blow 3-2 Lead in Back-to-Back Years
Jimmy Butler's 28 Points, 7 Rebounds, 6 Assists Lead the Way
The Miami Heat are headed to the NBA Finals after a thrilling 100-96 Game 7 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday night. The Heat rallied from a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime, where they eventually pulled away for the win.
Jimmy Butler led the way for the Heat with 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Bam Adebayo added 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Tyler Herro chipped in with 19 points.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 24 points, while Jaylen Brown added 21 points. Marcus Smart, who was playing through a sprained ankle, finished with 18 points.
The Heat's victory marks their second NBA Finals appearance in three years. They will now face either the Golden State Warriors or the Dallas Mavericks in the Finals.
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