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The Miami Heat applaud as they receive the Eastern Conference Championship trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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The Miami Heat applaud as they receive the Eastern Conference Championship trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The Miami Heat have advanced to the NBA finals for the first time since 2014. They outplayed the Boston Celtics for the entire series with a complete team effort. The final game in the series was an absolute blood bath until the fourth quarter.
In the last nine minutes of the game, the Heat outscored the Boston Celtics 35-17. It was the final nail in the coffin for the Celtics as they failed to make the NBA finals once again.
From the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler will be heading to his first-ever NBA finals. While he played well in the decisive Game 6, it was Bam Adebayo who was the star of the show for the Heat. Bam finished the game with 32 points on shooting 73.3% from the field.
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Rookie Tyler Herro also had another clutch fourth-quarter performance in the books. Herro scored 10 of his 19 points in the final quarter. Herro has become quite the player for the Heat in this postseason run.
Following the victory, Twitter blew up with hearty congratulations and praise for the gritty Heat team.
Iam so fucking happy for Jimmy right now
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) September 28, 2020
Tyler and Bam for the next 10 years can be special
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) September 28, 2020
Unreal finish by the Heat: outscored Celtics 35-17 in the final 9 minutes. Showed why they're in the NBA Finals. Everyone played tough, connected defense. Jimmy Butler facilitated. Tyler Herro & Duncan Robinson drained shots. Bam Adebayo did it all. Miami has one hell of a team.
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) September 28, 2020
Something hard to explain – something special – is going on with the LeBron-less Miami Heat, who win basketball games doing all the little things and by getting big contributions from so many unlikely contributors.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) September 28, 2020
Bam Adebayo:
Point Center
Point Forward
Point Guard
Point Mayor of Miami— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) September 28, 2020
Let's gooo!! That @MiamiHEAT culture is just different 🔥 Standing ovation to all the guys, Coach Spo, and Pat Riley. 👏🏿👏🏿 Can't wait for the NBA Finals!! #HeatNation pic.twitter.com/A1CmivdwYZ
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) September 28, 2020
The Miami Heat will now be facing heavy championship favorites, the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. It will be a reunion with their ex-superstar LeBron James, who left the Heat six years ago.
Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers: Who will be victorious?
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Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts against the Boston Celtics during the first half in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
This has been a Cinderella run by Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. When Butler signed with the Heat, many were skeptical of his decision, but at the end of the day, it paid off well. Now, only the LA Lakers stand in Heat’s quest for the NBA title.
While the Heat have been nothing but amazing in this postseason run, the Lakers are a tough team to beat. The star duo of LeBron James and Anthony will have the Heat’s defenders’ hands full in the entire series.
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There is a good chance this series could go to seven games. Whatever the case, one thing is certain; the NBA Finals 2020 will be entertaining.
What do you think? Who will be victorious? Will it be the Lakers Nation or the Heat Nation?
