NBA: Playoffs-Miami Heat at Boston Celtics

May 25, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots against Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) and forward Kevin Love (42) during the fourth quarter of game five of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Derrick White scored 24 points as the host Boston Celtics staved off elimination for the second consecutive contest with a 110-97 win over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday.

The Heat never lead in the game, but they still hold a 3-2 edge in the best-of-seven series as they head home for Game 6 on Saturday.

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