In a thrilling Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics with a final score of 103-84. The game took place at TD Garden, Boston, MA, on May 29, 2023, with an attendance of 19,156.

The Heat were led by Caleb Martin, who scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Jimmy Butler contributed with 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, earning him the Larry Bird Trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals. On the Celtics side, Jaylen Brown had 19 points and 8 rebounds but struggled with 8 turnovers. Jayson Tatum, suffering from a rolled ankle in the game's first play, managed to score 14 points.

Throughout the game, the Heat outshot the Celtics in 3-point shots with a 50% success rate, compared to the Celtics' 21.4%. Miami's victory was marked by excellent performances from not only Butler and Martin, but also Bam Adebayo with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Gabe Vincent with 10 points.

Social media was buzzing after the game, with users discussing the Celtics' inability to complete their 0-3 comeback and praising Caleb Martin's incredible performance. Many were surprised by the outcome and the Celtics' performance in Game 7, given earlier predictions and high expectations.

The Miami Heat will now advance to face the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals, continuing their Cinderella run.

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