NBA PLAYOFFS Derrick White scores last second time in as Boston Celtics force Game 7 against Miami Heat

The Boston Celtics have rallied from a 3-0 deficit to tie the Miami Heat 3-3 in Game 7. The Boston Celtics forced Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 28, 2023, with a decisive 104-103 victory over the Miami Heat. Derrick White's incredible tip-in right before the final buzzer saved the Celtics' season. With 3.0 seconds remaining, Marcus Smart of Boston missed a 3-point attempt after Jimmy Butler scored three free throws to give Miami the lead. White positioned himself to get the rebound, swiftly banked the ball in, and gave the Celtics a thrilling win. Second-seeded After dropping the first three games of a playoff series, Boston has won the last three contests to become only the fourth club in NBA history to force a Game 7 of the series. For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in addition to Jayson Tatum's 31 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. Robert Williams III contributed 10, White had 11, and Smart scored 21 points.Butler finished with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists while shooting only 5-of-21. In the last quarter, Butler scored 15 points. For the Heat, Caleb Martin had 21 points and 15 rebounds. In playoff elimination games, the Celtics are 5-0 and will have confidence of getting the job done in front of their home fans. On his return from injury, Gabe Vincent scored 15 points for Miami, followed by Duncan Robinson's 13 points, Bam Adebayo's 11 points, 13 rebounds, and Max Strus' 10 points. The Western Conference champion Denver Nuggets will now continue their lengthy wait to see who will face them in the NBA Finals.