During a strange loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Boston Celtics became the first team in NBA history to shoot 0 free throws in a game.
During a strange loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Boston Celtics became the first team in NBA history to shoot 0 free throws in a game.
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In sports, there are some numbers you just never expect to see, and the Boston Celtics achieved what may be the most improbable milestone in history.
The Boston Celtics made NBA history on Tuesday when they shot 0 free throws in a game, losing 104-91 to the Milwaukee Bucks.
The two teams set a new record for the fewest free throws attempted in an NBA game when the Bucks only attempted two, which further complicated matters.
The Bucks also had the lowest foul total in NBA history—just four during the whole contest.
According to ESPN, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers remarked of the NBA commissioner, "Man, Adam Silver's the happiest." Game time is one hour and fifty-seven minutes. You can go to a game and still have dinner, my goodness. Incredible.
When they handed me the stat sheet, I mistakenly believed it to be a physical game. I informed them, "No, I need the entire game.
The Boston Celtics made NBA history on Tuesday when they shot 0 free throws in a game, losing 104-91 to the Milwaukee Bucks.
The two teams set a new record for the fewest free throws attempted in an NBA game when the Bucks only attempted two, which further complicated matters.
The Bucks also had the lowest foul total in NBA history—just four during the whole contest.
According to ESPN, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers remarked of the NBA commissioner, "Man, Adam Silver's the happiest." Game time is one hour and fifty-seven minutes. You can go to a game and still have dinner, my goodness. Incredible.
When they handed me the stat sheet, I mistakenly believed it to be a physical game. I informed them, "No, I need the entire game.
"I assumed it was the statistics at halftime." My first thought was, "Wow, two free throws for a basketball game," without consulting the minutes. That is absurd.
The NBA changed its rules ahead of the 2021–2022 season, stating that referees could not give fouls to players who used "overt, abrupt, or abnormal non-basketball moves."
Players like James Harden, Trae Young, and Luka Dončić were able to frequently draw fouls with unconventional shooting motions that were within the rules at the time, which is why the rule was changed.
The NBA changed its rules ahead of the 2021–2022 season, stating that referees could not give fouls to players who used "overt, abrupt, or abnormal non-basketball moves."
Players like James Harden, Trae Young, and Luka Dončić were able to frequently draw fouls with unconventional shooting motions that were within the rules at the time, which is why the rule was changed.
The Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks shared the previous record low of one free throws made by a club during a game, and the Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic recorded the lowest combined total of 11 in 2019, according to ESPN.
The pattern looks to be strange, but it was still strange, according to Bucks player Damian Lillard. "Fouls have been eliminated from the game.
"It's like, I've had moments when I felt like I was fouling, and other moments when I was shocked that I wasn't called for a foul. I might bump into someone or take a chunk out of their arm, and when that happens, I think, 'Man, they're really just letting us play.''
The pattern looks to be strange, but it was still strange, according to Bucks player Damian Lillard. "Fouls have been eliminated from the game.
"It's like, I've had moments when I felt like I was fouling, and other moments when I was shocked that I wasn't called for a foul. I might bump into someone or take a chunk out of their arm, and when that happens, I think, 'Man, they're really just letting us play.''
And then, with about two minutes remaining in the game, I fouled out like the other night. In our last five games, I think I've fouled out twice. Before this, I don't know how long I hadn't fouled out. All you can do is go with the flow of the game. I can hardly recall any whistles from tonight.
The Bucks, who had only won once in their previous seven games and were on a four-game losing run, were thrilled with their massive victory.
The Bucks, who had only won once in their previous seven games and were on a four-game losing run, were thrilled with their massive victory.
Not all was positive, though, as star player Giannis Antetokounmpo—who made the game's only two free throws—had to be assisted off the court due to a calf injury.
Rivers expressed "high" concern about the injury.
Rivers continued, "He's Giannis." "I believe that everyone is currently experiencing similar emotions to mine. All we can do is hope for the best.
Rivers expressed "high" concern about the injury.
Rivers continued, "He's Giannis." "I believe that everyone is currently experiencing similar emotions to mine. All we can do is hope for the best.
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