The refs should have given Celtics 3 free throws on late foul vs. Bucks

09.05.2022, 13:02 sbnation.com

Game 3 of the second round series between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs came down to the final series. The series was tied entering the Saturday afternoon matchup, and the most physical series of the playoffs so far once again lived up to the hype. The Bucks used a huge third quarter to take a 13-point lead into the final period, but the Celtics would charge back. Boston took the lead with under two minutes left in the game, and the two teams traded blows on the final possessions to determine the winner. The Bucks pushed their lead to three points when Jrue Holiday put in a push shot with 11 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The Celtics then came out and ran a dribble handoff with Jaylen Brown pitching the ball to Marcus Smart. Smart was fouled by Holiday as soon as he caught the ball, but it looked like he was in the act of shooting. Instead, the refs awarded Boston two free throws.