Introduction

The Miami Heat beat the Boston Celtics in seven games to win their first-round NBA playoff series. Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin led a comeback that saw them reach the finals for the first time since 2004. The game was marred by Jason Tatum's ankle injury which is reminiscent of James Harden's hamstring injury flaring up on the first possession of the Nets buck series two seasons ago. Kevin Pelton says he doesn't really care who wins the Larry Bird trophy right now as long as Denver gets home court advantage at the very last second.