The Celtics and Cavaliers found themselves locked into a fouling frenzy during the closing minute of their matchup on Sunday night.
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The two teams combined for 10 fouls over the final 26 seconds.
The Cavaliers, who ultimately held on to their slim lead, began fouling earlier than usual, according to coach Kenny Atkinson. Cleveland made sure to foul Payton Pritchard before he got a shot off on a pair of posessions, including a crucial one with five seconds remaining.