Boston vs Miami Prediction: the Celtics to Close the Series Convincingly

Boston claimed a crucial win, beating Miami in the away Game 5 of the East Finals series. Now the Celtics can remove all questions about the winner on the home floor in Game 6. Will it happen that way? Let's pick a few options to bet on.

The team that wins Game 5 of a four-game series wins 80% of the faceoff. So the Celtics are very likely to be in the season finale. In Game 5, Ime Udoka's squad left no chance for their opponent. Ninety-three to eighty (93-80) - Boston has plenty of opportunities to win the series with Golden State.

Much of that convincing comeback was due to the return of Marus Smart, a key player in Boston's defense. The Brown-Tatum duo excelled on offense once again. The first had 25 points, the second had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists.

After scoring only 162 points in two games, the Heat apparently lost the series. Head coach Erik Spoelstra still hasn't found an effective antidote to the Celtics' defense. It's unlikely that Miami can be held responsible. Boston proved to be very good. Indeed, the time has really come for the Celtics, who have been bickering the past few seasons.

Only 4 players on the Heat roster managed to surpass 10 points in Game 5. No one has scored more than 20, though. 18 points for Bam Adebayo, 15 for Gabe Vincent, 13 for Jimi Butler and 11 for Duncan Robinson. Kyle Lowry failed the game with 0 points, no assists and 3 turnovers.

In Game 5, there was little doubt that Boston would win Game 6. Ime Udoka's team crushed the Heat by a wide margin, and they were likely psychologically broken. Spoelstra's squad won't have time to get back on track and regain their confidence. So there could well be another blowout at the TD Garden.

The prediction is a convincing win for the Celtics in the game and series.

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