Overview
- Payton Pritchard became the first player to hit two 30-foot buzzer-beaters in NBA Finals history.
- His shots significantly boosted the Celtics' momentum, contributing to their victory over the Mavericks.
- Patrick Mahomes and other athletes reacted on social media, expressing amazement at Pritchard's performance.
- Pritchard's Game 5 buzzer-beater punctuated a dominant second quarter, deflating the Mavericks' spirits.
- The Celtics' 106-88 win in Game 5 clinched their record 18th NBA championship.