Eastern Conference Final NBA Playoffs Miami – Boston, May 23, 2023. From left, Cody Zeller of Miami and Jayson Tatum of Boston.
Miami (USA) – Boston basketball players won the fourth final of the NBA Eastern Conference in Miami 116:99 and avoided elimination. The Celtics dropped to 1-3 in the semifinal series.
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At the same time, the Celtics were not far from elimination, as they were down by nine points in the third period and the game was not going well. But the guests turned the score around thanks to an 18-0 scoring streak, won the quarter 38-23 and bounced back to an important victory.
“We're just trying to save our season,” said Jayson Tatum, who was Boston's main star. In scored 33 points to go along with 11 rebounds and seven assists in the game.He also hit his 220th 3-pointer in the playoffs, surpassing Paul Pierce's club record.
Never in NBA history has a team won a series when trailing 0-3. Boston believes it will be first. “That's why we can't breathe for a moment and we have to keep the same effort and focus,” said Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla.
“They got us today, it's not about doubt We have to appreciate the performance of the Celtics. They deserved the win, we have to bounce back and prepare for the game in Boston, where we will have another chance to end the series,” said Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.
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Miami – Boston 99:116, series status 3:1.
