Watch: Pritchard hits another wild buzzer-beater in Game 5

Watch: Pritchard hits another wild buzzer-beater in Game 5 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Payton Pritchard continues to be a spark off the bench for the Boston Celtics, once again making a ridiculous buzzer-beater in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Monday night at TD Garden.

With four seconds left in the first half, Pritchard entered the game when Luka Doncic hit free throws. After Doncic missed the second attempt, Al Horford grabbed the rebound and passed to Pritchard on the sideline.

Taking a dribble to move up the court, Pritchard launched a shot from behind midcourt and drilled the 49-footer as time expired to give Boston a 21-point lead before halftime.

It’s Pritchard’s second half-court shot in this series, as he also made a similar shot in Boston victory 105-98 in the second game. Also checking the exact same situation, Pritchard hit a 34-foot shot before the buzzer sounded.

Pritchard’s miracle shot in Game 5 was the longest shot in the NBA Finals in the last 25 years. according to ESPN Statistics and Information.

Stars around the league were quick to react to Pritchard’s buzzer-beating ability, while Kansas City Chiefs star and noted Mavs fan Patrick Mahomes wasn’t too happy.