2020 NBA Eastern Conference Finals: Heat Advance to NBA Finals
Miami Defeats Boston 4-2
Bam Adebayo Puts Up Monster Game in Game 6 Closeout
The Miami Heat have advanced to the NBA Finals after defeating the Boston Celtics 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Heat closed out the series with a 121-108 victory in Game 6 on Friday night.
Bam Adebayo was the star of the game for the Heat, finishing with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jimmy Butler also had a strong game, scoring 22 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 24 points, while Jaylen Brown added 21 points.
The Heat controlled the game from the start, building a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looking back. The Celtics made a run in the third quarter, but the Heat were able to weather the storm and close out the game in the fourth quarter.
The Heat will now face the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals, which begin on Wednesday night.
Here are some of the highlights from Game 6:
- Adebayo's monster performance: 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists
- Butler's strong game: 22 points and 8 rebounds
- The Heat's dominance in the first quarter: They built a double-digit lead and never looked back
- The Celtics' run in the third quarter: They cut the lead to five points, but the Heat were able to weather the storm
- The Heat's closeout in the fourth quarter: They outscored the Celtics 29-19 in the final period
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