Celtics cruise past Heat in Game 5, extend series again

It goes to Game 6 on Sunday night. 

DEM APPLES: Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics controls the ball ahead of Duncan Robinson of the Miami Heat. Pictures: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Derrick White scored 24 points as the host Boston Celtics staved off elimination for the second consecutive contest with a 110-97 win over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday.

The Heat never led in the game, but they still hold a 3-2 edge in the best-of-seven series as they head home for Game 6 on Saturday.