The Boston Celtics made quick work of the Miami Heat in their opening-round playoff series, closing it out with a dominant win at TD Garden on Wednesday night. The Celtics won all four games in the series by double digits, with an impressive average margin of victory of 22 points per game.
In Game 5, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the way for the Celtics, with Tatum scoring 30 points and Brown adding 25. The team’s depth was on display, with veteran guard Derrick White also contributing 25 points in the blowout victory.
With the series sweep, the Celtics became the first team in the Eastern Conference to advance to the next round. They will now await the winner of the series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic.
However, the Celtics will be without a key player as they move forward in the playoffs. Center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to be sidelined until at least the Eastern Conference finals with a calf strain. Despite this setback, the team remains confident in their ability to make a deep postseason run.
The Celtics’ decisive victory over the Heat sends a strong message to the rest of the Eastern Conference – they are a force to be reckoned with in the playoffs. As they prepare to face their next opponent, the team will look to continue their impressive performance and advance even further in pursuit of a championship.
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