Heat: Caleb Martin Barely Misses Out on ECF MVP Over Jimmy Butler

The Miami Heat have continued their miraculous run this postseason, reserving a visit to the NBA Finals after dominating the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, 103-84, on the long-lasting parquet house flooring of Boston.

The Heat posted a 44-38 document within the common season and entered the playoffs because the Eighth-seeded group. They pulled off a surprising first-round upset towards the Milwaukee Bucks, the group with the very best document within the league in a brief five-game collection.

After a comparatively comfy collection win towards the New York Knicks within the second spherical, the Heat received the primary three video games of the Eastern Conference Finals towards the Boston Celtics.

However, the Beantown responded with three straight wins of their very own, extending the collection to an all-or-nothing sport and an opportunity at historical past.

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Caleb Martin Comes Up Big in ECF

Undrafted Caleb Martin was a big contributor all through the collection, to the purpose that many have been clamoring for the 6-foot-5 wing to be named the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP over star Jimmy Butler.

Martin had his highest-scoring sport within the greatest of all of them, scoring 26 factors in Game 7 on an environment friendly 11-of-16 capturing and 4-of-6 from downtown. He additionally added 10 rebounds for the night time.

For his efforts, the 27-year-old almost received the Eastern Conference Finals MVP. He was one vote shy from successful the glory that went to Jimmy Butler.

Martin spoke throughout the locker room celebrations, saying they’re having fun with the second however aiming to remain locked in for the larger job – the NBA Finals towards the Denver Nuggets.

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