The Boston Celtics advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in 12 years, defeating the Miami Heat 100-96 in game seven.
Jimmy Butler missed a late three-point effort that would have given Miami the lead, and Boston almost failed for the fifth time in six playoff appearances.
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The Celtics, on the other hand, will face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.
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The Celtics led by 17 at one point in the second quarter but a fourth-quarter flurry helped Miami repeatedly reduce the advantage.
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