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Miraculous Derrick White Putback Wins Game 6 for Celtics

Celtics 104, Heat 98

5 Takeaways from Celtics' Incredible Game 6 Victory

By Chad Finn, Nicole Yang, Khari Thompson, and Katie McInerney

BOSTON - Derrick White's miraculous putback just before the buzzer sounded gave the Boston Celtics a 104-98 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Friday night.

With the Celtics trailing by one point and just seconds remaining, White grabbed a miss from Jayson Tatum and put it back up to give Boston the lead. The Heat had a chance to tie the game, but Jimmy Butler's potential game-tying three-pointer rimmed out at the buzzer.

The win gives the Celtics a 3-3 tie in the series, and they will return to Miami for Game 7 on Sunday night. The winner of Game 7 will face the Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.

White's putback was the culmination of a wild and emotional game that saw the Celtics overcome a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter. The Celtics also hit a franchise-record 23 three-pointers in the game, including eight from Tatum.

Tatum led the Celtics with 26 points, while White had 18 points and 10 rebounds. Butler led the Heat with 29 points, while Bam Adebayo had 20 points and 12 rebounds.

The Celtics' victory was a testament to their resilience and determination. They never gave up, even when they were down big in the fourth quarter. They also showed great poise in the final seconds, executing a perfect play to get White the game-winning shot.

The Heat, meanwhile, will rue their missed opportunities. They had a chance to win the game in regulation, but Butler's three-pointer at the buzzer was off the mark. They also missed several free throws down the stretch, which proved to be costly.

Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals is set for Sunday night in Miami. The Celtics will be looking to close out the series and advance to the NBA Finals, while the Heat will be fighting to keep their season alive.

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