The Boston Celtics introduced the three-pointer to the NBA in the 1980 season—and on Monday night, it betrayed them.
The Celtics set an ignominious record in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks when they missed 45 three-pointers—75% of the 60 they attempted. That beat the all-time playoff record of 40 three-point misses set by the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Los Angeles Lakers last Wednesday.
