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Celtics Beat Short-Handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5, Advance to East Semifinals

May 2, 2024, 01:50 AM

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.