Earlier in contest, the Boston Celtics wingman was hit with a flagrant-1 foul for wrapping up James at the neck. The King scoffed at Turner’s outstretched hand, got up and knocked down the ensuing free throws for two of his game-high 31 points.
The Celtics, knowing their playoff lives were in danger, played with overwhelming passion all night on Thursday. So as the one-minute mark neared in the fourth quarter, Turner sped past J.R. Smith and, bless his heart, thought it’d be wise to challenge James at the rim.
“Good try,” James could be seen—and heard—telling Turner after denying the dunk.