The Boston Celtics punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA Playoffs, with a comfortable 118-84 win over the Miami Heat in Game 5.
Derrick White and Jaylen Brown recorded 25 points apiece, while Jayson Tatum finished with a 16-point, 12-rebound double-double.
Boston didn't waste any time stamping their authority on the contest, racing out to an 18-point lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back.
They now await the winner of the Cleveland Cavaliers x Orlando Magic series, which the Cavs currently lead 3-2.
What channel is Celtics vs Heat Game 5 on?
- TV Channel: ESPN Australia/Kayo Sports
- Live stream: NBA League Pass
Game 5 of Celtics vs Heat will air on ESPN in Australia. Viewers can also stream the game on NBA League Pass.
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Celtics vs Heat Game 5 start time
- Date: Thursday, May 2
- Time: 9:30 a.m. AEST
Game 5 between the Celtics vs Heat will tip off around 9:30 a.m. AEST on Thursday, May 2. The game will be played at the TD Garden.
Celtics vs Heat first round schedule
| Date | Game | Time (AEST)/Result | TV/Live stream |
| April 22 | Game 1 | Celtics 114, Heat 94 | NBA League Pass |
| April 25 | Game 2 | Heat 111, Celtics 101 | NBA League Pass |
| April 28 | Game 3 | Celtics 104, Heat 84 | ESPN/NBA League Pass |
| April 30 | Game 4 | Celtics 102, Heat 88 | NBA League Pass |
| May 2 | Game 5 | Celtics 118, Heat 84 | ESPN/NBA League Pass |