CELTICS ADVANCE TO GAME 7 AFTER DERRICK WHITE'S DRAMATIC GAME-WINNING PUTBACK
Boston Celtics are one win away from making NBA playoff history
Miami Heat fall short in Game 6 despite valiant effort
With their improbable Game 6 victory, the Boston Celtics are just one win away from making NBA playoff history. In a nail-biting finish, Derrick White's buzzer-beating putback gave the Celtics a 100-96 victory over the Miami Heat, forcing a decisive Game 7 in their Eastern Conference Finals matchup.
The Heat, who had fought valiantly throughout the game, fell behind by a point with just seconds remaining. Victor Oladipo's driving layup gave Miami a late lead, but White's dramatic putback off a miss by Jayson Tatum sent the Celtics faithful into a frenzy.
White's heroics came after a hard-fought game in which both teams traded blows. The Celtics led by as many as 13 points in the third quarter, but the Heat chipped away and eventually took the lead with just minutes remaining. However, Boston refused to give in, and White's late-game heroics sealed the victory.
The Celtics will now have a chance to close out the series and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010 when they face the Heat in Game 7 on Friday night in Miami. The Heat, meanwhile, will be looking to force a Game 8 and keep their season alive.
In a season that has been full of surprises, the Celtics' run to the NBA Finals has been one of the most improbable. After finishing the regular season with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, Boston has faced adversity throughout the playoffs, but they have consistently found a way to win.
With one more win, the Celtics can cap off their remarkable season by hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy. However, the Heat will be determined to make sure that doesn't happen, and Game 7 promises to be another thrilling chapter in this captivating series.
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