Celtics return to NBA Finals after epic Game 6 win

Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics to a thrilling 104-103 victory over the Miami Heat

Boston's thrilling Game 6 victory sends them back to the NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics are heading back to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010 after beating the Miami Heat 104-103 in a thrilling Game 6 on the road. The Celtics were down by 14 points in the fourth quarter but rallied back to force overtime.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Jaylen Brown added 24 points and Marcus Smart had 20 points. Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 25 points and 11 rebounds. Jimmy Butler added 22 points and 10 rebounds.

The Celtics will now face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, which begin on Thursday, June 2.

5 takeaways from the Celtics' incredible Game 6 victory

1. Jayson Tatum is a superstar. The 24-year-old forward was simply unstoppable in Game 6, scoring 26 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out 8 assists. He led the Celtics' comeback in the fourth quarter and was the driving force behind their overtime victory.

2. The Celtics' defense is elite. The Heat shot just 42.2% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range in Game 6. The Celtics' defense was able to force the Heat into tough shots all night long, and they were a big reason why Boston was able to come back from a 14-point deficit.

3. The Celtics are a resilient team. The Celtics have faced adversity all season long, but they have always found a way to overcome it. They were down by 14 points in the fourth quarter of Game 6, but they never gave up and eventually forced overtime. The Celtics' resilience is one of their biggest strengths, and it will be a key factor in their success in the NBA Finals.

4. The Heat are a tough team to beat. The Heat are one of the best teams in the NBA, and they gave the Celtics all they could handle in Game 6. The Heat were able to build a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, and they had a chance to win the game in overtime. The Celtics were able to overcome the Heat's challenge, but it was a close call.

5. The NBA Finals are going to be epic. The Celtics and Warriors are two of the best teams in the NBA, and they are both playing their best basketball right now. The NBA Finals are going to be a matchup of two titans, and it is sure to be one of the most exciting series in recent memory.