After 12 years of waiting, the Boston Celtics sealed their return to the NBA Finals on Sunday by winning 100-96 on the Miami Heat court in the seventh and final game of the tie.
The Heat trailed all game but had a golden opportunity to take the lead with 16 seconds left.
Jimmy Butler, who had another titanic 35-point performance without resting a minute, missed a hasty 3-pointer that put Boston to victory.
Starting Thursday, the Celtics will face the Golden State Warriors in the Finals in pursuit of the 18th ring in their history, which would make them the most winning franchise in NBA history.
