Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart deserved a better finish to the game.
Twice in the final 30 seconds of Thursday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls, Smart got tasked with guarding All-Star forward Jimmy Butler with Boston clinging to a one-point lead. The first time, Smart smothered Butler before he could even get up a shot, forcing a steal that probably should have iced the game.
But the Bulls got a second chance after their own defensive stand and Smart, grazed Butler's elbow while defending his final-second shot attempt that drew a whistle.