The Celtics defeated the Heat in Game 5, 110-97. Jayson Tatum recorded 21 points, eight rebounds, and 11 assists for the Celtics, while Derrick White (24 points, career-high six 3PM) and Marcus Smart (23 points, five steals) added a combined 47 points in the victory. Jimmy Butler tallied 14 points, five rebounds, and five assists for the Heat. The Heat lead this best-of-seven series, 3-2, with Game 6 taking place on Saturday, May 27 (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT).
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