Boston Celtics beat Miami Heat in Game 7 to set up NBA Finals clash against Golden State Warriors

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Boston Celtics beat Miami Heat in Game 7 to set up NBA Finals clash against Golden State Warriors

Nigeria’s Ime Udoka leads the Boston Celtics to their first NBA Finals  since 2010.

The Boston Celtics made a return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010.

The Celtics recorded a 100-96 victory away against the Miami Heat in Game seven of the Eastern Conference Finals at the FTX Arena on Monday, May 30, 2022.

With the series tied at 3-3, the winner of Game seven would advance to the 2022 NBA Finals.

The Celtics would show off their defensive prowess to take down a difficult Miami Heat team.

Celtics through to the NBA Finals

The blew the opportunity to close out the series in front of their home fans in Game 6 at TD Garden but responded with an emphatic win in Game 7.

The Celtics started off hot as they took a commanding 32-17 lead after the first quarter.

The Heat responded to take the second quarter 32-23 but trailed Boston by six points at the halftime break.

The Celtics took the third quarter 27-26  and while the Heat won the fourth quarter 21-18 it was not close until late in the game.

Jimmy Butler had the opportunity to put Miami in front just 20 seconds left in the game but missed a long three point shot.