Boston Celtics
This jaw-dropping buzzer-beater showed Boston were destined for a record-breaking 18th NBA title
Payton Pritchard delivered the knockout blow right on half-time with a half-court shot for the ages in game five of the NBA finals as the Boston Celtics charged towards their 18th NBA championship; one more than their fierce rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers.
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