Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals ended with some serious drama on Sunday, all thanks to Jaylen Brown.
The Boston Celtics took down the Dallas Mavericks 105-98, putting themselves up 2-0 in the series. This game was much tighter than Game 1, with the Celtics holding an edge for most of the game. However, things got really interesting with just 50 seconds left on the clock.
Here's what went down: The Mavericks were down by five, and P.J. Washington was trying to bring Dallas back. Kyrie Irving dished out a pass to Washington on a fast break, but Derrick White and the rim had other plans, completely rejecting the shot. After that block, the Mavericks didn’t score another point for the rest of the game.
But wait, there's more! Fans watching the replay noticed something fishy. Brown was seen pushing Washington during the drive, a move that should have been called a foul and could've sent Washington to the line for two free throws.
Key moments:
- Controversial no-call: Jaylen Brown's push on P.J. Washington
- Crucial block: Derrick White's massive rejection
- Game impact: Potential foul missed by referees
That missed foul could have been a game-changer. If Washington had sunk both free throws, the Mavericks would have been down by just three with 50 seconds to go, making it a much more manageable situation. The refs really dropped the ball on this one!
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