The Celtics are on the verge of a historic comeback in the Eastern Conference Finals, but anyone hoping to witness Game 7 against the Miami Heat in Boston on Monday night will need to spend at least $700 for the privilege.
No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit, but thanks to Derrick White’s game-winning tip-in at the end of Game 6 in Miami on Saturday, the Celtics have a chance to become the first.
As a result, ticket prices for Game 7 at the TD Garden have soared, with re-ticketing websites offering passes for as little as $704.
At the other end of the spectrum, one VIP ticket on VividSeats.com is going for $32,666 – nearly the per capita income for American citizens, according to the last census.
StubHub.com, meanwhile, is offering a luxury suite for $18,846 per ticket.
The GameTime website is offering one of the cheaper tickets for Game 7 at $704
A VIP seat in the front row of section 11 is being offered by Vivid Seats for $32,666
StubHub.com, meanwhile, is offering a luxury suite for $18,846 per ticket.
The Celtics are the fourth NBA team to erase a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series and force a deciding game. The previous three teams — the 1951 New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, the 1994 Denver Nuggets in the second round and the 2003 Portland Trail Blazers in the first round — lost Game 7, all on the road.
‘We’ve got another chance, another opportunity,’ said Jayson Tatum, who had 31 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in Game 6 to join Larry Bird as the only other Celtic with double-digit playoff games with at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. ‘It’s far from over. Still an uphill battle. But it always feels good to give yourself another chance, another opportunity.Top of Form
Boston is looking to extend a wild postseason ride that already includes five wins when facing elimination — twice in the East semifinals after falling behind 3-2 to the 76ers, and now three straight times against the Heat.
The Celtics are 27-9 in Game 7s and have won their last four — including a 112-88 win against Philadelphia in the previous round that featured Tatum breaking out for 51 points, the most in a Game 7 in NBA history. Boston also beat the Heat in Game 7 in Miami in last year’s East finals when Jimmy Butler missed what would have been a go-ahead 3-pointer with about 17 seconds left.
The Heat are 6-5 all-time in Game 7s, losing their last two. Miami is 0-2 when facing such a game on the road.
The winner of Sunday’s matchup will advance to face the Western Conference champion Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals.
Derrick White and Jaylen Brown celebrate after White’s game-winning tip-in in Miami
White, left rear, scores on a putback with 0.1 seconds remaining in Game 6 of the ECF
Despite being denied a finals berth in three straight games, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said his message to the team after Saturday’s loss was just to focus on the next game. Let the past be the past.
‘Let’s just rally around each other,’ Spoelstra said. ‘These are emotional games and things can swing in that Game 7. The pressure can go back and forth in Game 7s quite a bit. We’re not going anywhere.’
But what may be most concerning for the Heat heading into Monday is the Celtics — typically reliant on their ability to make 3-point shots — were able to pull out Saturday’s win despite making a playoff-low 7 of 35 attempts from deep.
In addition, until Butler’s incredible flurry of 10 points in just over two minutes to put the Heat in front, he was mostly a non-factor on a night in which he went just 5 of 21 from the field. Over the past three games Butler has shot a combined 19 of 55.
He said it hasn’t shaken his resolve to do what he can to prevent what would be a disappointing finish for Miami.
Despite being denied a finals berth in three straight games, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said his message to the team after Saturday’s loss was just to focus on the next game. Let the past be the past.
Miami Heat veterans Kyle Lowry (left) and Kevin Love (right) are pictured during Game 6
‘Let’s just rally around each other,’ Spoelstra said. ‘These are emotional games and things can swing in that Game 7. The pressure can go back and forth in Game 7s quite a bit. We’re not going anywhere.’
But what may be most concerning for the Heat heading into Monday is the Celtics — typically reliant on their ability to make 3-point shots — were able to pull out Saturday’s win despite making a playoff-low 7 of 35 attempts from deep.
In addition, until Butler’s incredible flurry of 10 points in just over two minutes to put the Heat in front, he was mostly a non-factor on a night in which he went just 5 of 21 from the field. Over the past three games Butler has shot a combined 19 of 55.
He said it hasn’t shaken his resolve to do what he can to prevent what would be a disappointing finish for Miami.
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