Grant Williams, the Boston Celtics forward, learned that there is a more embarrassing way to lose a game than missing two free throws in a tied game at the end of regulation, which is by talking trash before the misses.
The Celtics Lose To The Cavaliers In Overtime
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| The Celtics Lose To The Cavaliers In Overtime |
On Monday, Boston faced a challenging road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, having already lost three of their last four games. Despite leading by 15 points in both the second and third quarters, the game remained a struggle for Boston.
The Cavaliers were still trailing by double digits with only 4:15 remaining in the fourth quarter, but managed to make a comeback and tie the game at 109-109 in the final moments.
After Donovan Mitchell made two game-tying free throws, the Celtics had possession with only 5.8 seconds left. Payton Pritchard missed a layup and the ball bounced into the hands of Grant Williams, who was fouled with just 0.8 seconds remaining.
Williams, who had an 86.4% free throw shooting record over the past two seasons, had the opportunity to make two potential game-winning free throws. He seemed confident he would make both, as he appeared to say to Mitchell, "I'm gonna make 'em both." Boston should have won the game at this point.
The Celtics continued to struggle in the extra period and were unable to turn things around, especially after Donovan Mitchell delivered a massive dunk halfway through the period. Ultimately, the Celtics fell short, losing the game 118-114. After the game, Mitchell confirmed to reporters that Williams had indeed claimed he would make both free throws.
Grant William Was Active In The Loss To The Cavaliers
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| Grant William Was Active In The Loss To The Cavaliers |
In the game, Grant Williams scored 12 points on 4-of-6 shooting and grabbed four rebounds. His two missed free throws were his only attempts from the line that night. Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell had an outstanding performance with 40 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists, marking his third 40-point game against the Celtics this season.
Despite the loss, the Celtics still hold a solid record of 45-21, although they are now two games behind the first-place Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks themselves experienced a rough loss that ended their impressive 16-game winning streak. As for the Cavaliers, they currently sit at 41-26, trailing the Celtics by 4.5 games.
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