
The very first title of the storied Boston Celtics franchise’s 17 banners almost wasn’t. The ultimate loser — the (then) St. Louis (now, Atlanta) Hawks — was poised to win the 1957 NBA Finals via a layup as time expired.

The very first title of the storied Boston Celtics franchise’s 17 banners almost wasn’t. The ultimate loser — the (then) St. Louis (now, Atlanta) Hawks — was poised to win the 1957 NBA Finals via a layup as time expired.