The Boston Celtics have forced an improbable Game 7 in the Eastern Conference finals after a 104-103 Game 6 win against the Miami Heat. Down one point on the final play, Derrick White put back a missed Marcus Smart 3-pointer with just a few tenths of a second remaining to lift the Celtics past the Heat and ensure a Game 7. Once down 0-3 in the series, Boston now has an opportunity to punch a ticket to the NBA Finals with a win on their home court Monday night.
It wasn’t the prettiest win. Boston coughed up 12 turnovers. Their rotations on the perimeter were too slow. As a team, the Celtics shot just 20% from deep. Still, with Derrick White’s heroic shot and a solid defensive effort around the rim, Boston was able to secure a season-saving Game 6 victory. Rookie head coach Joe Mazzulla has led his team back from the absolute brink, with a chance to make NBA history.
