Jimmy Butler, Heat even series vs Celtics to force Game 7

Jimmy Butler made an incredible performance and led the Miami Heat past the Boston Celtics in Game 6 (111-103).

The All-Star forward went for 47 points (16/29 shooting), 9 rebounds and 8 assists, on 46 minutes on the floor. Kyle Lowry also made the difference for the winners, with 18 points and 10 assists.

On the other hand, Jayson Tatum led five Boston players in double figures with 30 points. Jaylen Brown added 20 and Derrick White posted 22 off the bench for the losing squad.

Miami was in control for the majority of the game and led by as many as 13 in the contest. The Celtics, though, turned things around late in the fourth to tie the game (99-99).

With Jimmy Butler taking over in crunch time, Miami closed the game on a 12-4 run to remain alive in the series. With the series now tied (3-3), the Heat and the Celtics will collide in a must-win Game 7 on Sunday.

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