BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have looked elimination in the face four times this postseason and still haven't blinked.
Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110-97 on Thursday night in Game 5 to extend the Eastern Conference finals.
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