The Celtics had another frustrating third quarter in the NBA Finals, and Game 2’s was far more frustrating than Game 1’s.
Trailing by two to start the second half, the Celtics found themselves in a double-digit hole less than four minutes into the third quarter due to missed shots and turnovers. Boston was able to trade points with Golden State for a couple of minutes until Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart were whistled for non-shooting fouls on Steph Curry in the same possession, putting the Warriors into the bonus with nearly seven minutes remaining in the quarter.
On the Celtics’ ensuing possession, frustration continued.