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Payton Pritchard's Buzzer-Beater Extends Celtics' Lead to 83-74 Over Mavericks in Game 2

Jun 10, 2024, 01:57 AM

In a dramatic moment during Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Payton Pritchard of the Boston Celtics hit a 34-foot buzzer-beating three-pointer to end the third quarter, extending the Celtics' lead over the Dallas Mavericks to 83-74. Pritchard's shot came after the Mavericks had closed the gap to six points. Despite struggling with their three-point shooting, going 5-of-29 before Pritchard's shot, the Celtics managed to maintain a nine-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists, but his teammates struggled from beyond the arc, making only 2 of 15 three-point attempts. Jayson Tatum contributed with a double-double, recording 11 points and 10 assists, while Jrue Holiday added 23 points for the Celtics. Payton Pritchard also had 1 assist and 1 rebound in his 8 minutes on the court.