Miami heat vs. boston celtics game 5 highlights

Jaylen Brown poured in 21 points. The first half was a struggle offensively for Jayson Tatum, but he found other ways to make an impact. This 4-point play from Goran Dragic helped the Heat open up an 8-point lead in the second quarter.

Oh, and then he had 16 points in the 3rd quarter. Boston wouldn't surrender the lead thereafter, picking up the win to force a Game 6. For more on this thrilling Game 5, we had you covered with live updates, highlights, stats and more below. In a tale of two halves, the Celtics have kept their season alive. Jayson Tatum 31 points and Jaylen Brown 28 points combined for 59 points to help Boston force a Game 6.

The Heat would shoot 3-for Miami had six different players score in double figures, led by Goran Dragic's 23 points and Jimmy Butler's strong stat line of 17 points, eight rebounds and eight assists but it wasn't enough to hold off the Celtics' second half charge.

The Celtics have not let their foot off the gas. A pair of Jaylen Brown 3s highlight's their hot start to the fourth quarter as they've built their lead up to 16 at Brown now has 24 points shooting for from the field and 4-for-8 from 3-point land. From down seven at the half to up nine heading into the fourth quarter, the Celtics have life.

It was a complete team effort from Boston to win the third quarter , but Jayson Tatum's 17 points in the frame kept the foot on the gas. If not for a point quarter from Goran Dragic, the Heat could be in much more trouble. It's a run for the Celtics! They have come out of the half on fire to take a lead with a Jayson Tatum 3-pointer forcing the Heat to take a timeout. Boston Celtics. Tucker scores a double for Miami Heat. The visitor's lead is eight points.

Miami Heat are already playing. During the last game played, Herro contributed to his team's victory with 25 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds. He is the great hope for Miami to get the victory. During his last performance with the Boston Celtics, Tatum scored 14 points, had 4 assists and recorded 6 rebounds.