During Tuesday's closely contested game, Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams assured Cleveland Cavaliers guard.
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Donovan Mitchell that he would make both crucial free throws.
Mitchell later admitted that his trash-talk directed towards Celtics forward Robert Williams was an attempt to mess with him mentally, according to a tweet from Cleveland.com sports social media producer Hayden Grove.
Mitchell explained that he had no doubt that Grant would make both free throws, but was simply trying to find a way to get into his head a little bit. Williams was eventually fouled by Lamar Stevens of the Cavs' Junkyard Dog chain with less than one second remaining, putting him at the line with the game tied at 109-109.
Unfortunately for the Celtics, the 25-year-old center missed both crucial free throws.
Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon defended Williams, stating that the game shouldn't have been as close as it was in the first place.
Conclusion:
The Cavs will play the Miami Heat at 7:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday at Miami-Dade Arena, which will be broadcast on Bally Sports Ohio.
