Payton Pritchard hit another NBA Finals halfcourt dagger seconds after checking in

Payton Pritchard entered Game 5 of the NBA Finals cold and immediately hit another halfcourt shot

The Boston Celtics returned to their home floor in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals with the chance to clinch the series and secure the 18th championship in franchise history. The Dallas Mavericks couldn’t even make it to halftime before Boston turned the game into a blowout.

The Celtics took a 67-46 lead into halftime against Dallas in Game 5 on Monday night. Boston’s offense led a cascade of shot-making...