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Butler’s 47 Points Propels Heat Past Celtics 111-103, Extends Series To Decisive Game 7

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals 111-103 to force a Game 7 Sunday night.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler led the way for the Heat, orchestrating yet another 40-point masterpiece, scoring 47 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, channeling his inner “Game 6, LeBron James-esque performance.”

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With his 46-minute performance, Butler scored his playoff career-high and the most points by a Miami Heat player facing elimination in a playoff series.

After two underwhelming team performances, the Heat started the game off strong, maintaining the lead through the majority of the first half.