Their season saved for at least two more days, Boston coach Brad Stevens offered the most succinct assessment of his Celtics. It was on display Friday night - when Jayson Tatum and his teammates announced very loudly that they're not ready to see the world that exists outside the NBA's restart bubble quite yet. Tatum had 31 points and 10 rebounds, Jaylen Brown added 28 points and the Celtics shook off a slow first half to top the Miami Heat 121-108 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals and stave off elimination.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the way offensively for the Celtics, who live to play at least one more game in the bubble. (Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports)

Boston avoids elimination to force a Game 6 versus Miami as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combine for 59 points in the win.

Celtics star Jayson Tatum's sensational Game 5 vs. the Heat put him ahead of LeBron James and other NBA legends in this impressive stat.

Jayson Tatum had 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the Celtics staved off elimination by topping the Miami Heat 121-108 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Friday night.