With 42 seconds left on the clock, the Celtics uncharacteristically burned eight seconds off the clock before calling time out. With the game tied at 95, it was the perfect opportunity to get a 2-for-1, but they called a TO with only 34 seconds left and just 10 seconds to ensure them another possession.
They need just six ticks.
Unfortunately, the NBA on TNT did not cut back to game action before their Audio Assist segment and we missed another gem of an ATO from Brad Stevens. Here’s what we all saw last night:
Marcus Smart is already at the rim sucking in three Thunder defenders.