Miami Heat: 5 takeaways from Game 5 loss to the Boston Celtics

Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat drives the ball against Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game Five. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat drives the ball against Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game Five. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat drives the ball against Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game Five. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

This is only the third loss for the Miami Heat this postseason. 

If you need any more consolidation as a Miami Heat fan, remember that this is just their third loss of the entire playoffs. This team is rocking and rolling still, and are arguably just as close to the NBA Finals as they were when they walked into Game 5 on Friday.

Jimmy Butler is a superstar, Bam Adebayo (even if injured) is one of the most versatile bigs in the game. This roster is filled top to bottom with capable shooters, and even though they’re in a drought, are bound to break the mold at some point, and get back to connecting on their threes.

And the Boston Celtics, are still a team that let themselves fall into a three games to one deficit. Miami has had the upper hand the whole way and should be favored to reclaim it on Sunday.

The Miami Heat will once again look to put away the Boston Celtics on Sunday night in Game 6. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 pm EST, and coverage will be provided by ESPN.