The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks created unique NBA history during their recent game. The Celtics did not attempt a single free throw throughout the entire game, which included all 10 players on their roster.
The Celtics are the first team in NBA history to shoot 0 free throws in a game. pic.twitter.com/8viHNu5UVf
— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 10, 2024
Jayson Tatum, the Celtics’ star, commented that it was just another day in the NBA and speculated that the lack of free throws may have been a way to prepare for the playoffs.
The Bucks, on the other hand, only shot two free throws, both of which were taken by Giannis Antetokounmpo before he suffered a calf injury and left the game.
Two free throws were attempted in the Celtics vs. Bucks game tonight (Milwaukee attempted two free throws)
Boston is the first team in NBA History to attempt zero free throws in a game. 🤯
(via @statmuse) pic.twitter.com/zGDxqWXwIe
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 10, 2024
The combined total of two free-throw attempts from both teams is the lowest in NBA single-game history. There were only 12 fouls called in the game, with eight on the Celtics and four on the Bucks.
The officiating crew, including Marc Davis, Bent Taylor, and Danielle Scott, will go down in history for their involvement in this record-breaking game.
This surprising record occurred between two teams known for their free-throw attempts, with Antetokounmpo leading the league in free-throw attempts. Complaints about reduced foul calls have become a trend in the NBA late in the season.
The Bucks and Celtics made history by combining for only two free throw attempts in a game, with the Celtics becoming the first team ever to not shoot any. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks made one of the two attempts in their 104-91 win.
Brook Lopez, the Bucks center, admitted he was not aware of the record-breaking feat during the game. Previously, the Memphis Grizzlies (2014) and Atlanta Hawks (2018) held the record with one free throw attempt.
The Bucks’ four fouls on Tuesday were the fewest in NBA history. This surprising record occurred in a game involving teams with high free throw attempt rankings, such as Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and Jayson Tatum.
Notably, fouls seem to have decreased across the league towards the end of the season, as observed by Lillard.
Fans reacted as follows.
How does that even happen?
— Settle the Debate! (@Settle__Debate) April 10, 2024
52 three point attempts lmao
— 👽☘️ (@BballCeltics33) April 10, 2024
Refs were having twerk off all game
— 🌟 (@funnysbr) April 10, 2024
and the bucks took 2 😭😭
— . (@ohLocked) April 10, 2024
both teams trying not to get injured
— Zanu (@Zanu_MFFL) April 10, 2024
3 point shooting… defending without fouling
— Philip Simmonds (@realphizzo) April 10, 2024
Can't believe it
— BIG DAURAQ 👳 (@dauraqmarkaveli) April 10, 2024
Refs haven’t swallowed their whistles like that since Donaghy in the 02 playoffs 😂
— WinStreakz App (@WinStreakzApp) April 10, 2024
That’s actually wild and Tatum was driving 2
— Lucro 💫 (@lucrodontmiss) April 10, 2024
this the craziest stat
— KlawWrld (@kawhi_ring) April 10, 2024
Nah the NBA is so fixed
— Divvy.Bet (@DivvyBet) April 10, 2024
Good hoops
— ɪᴍ.ʀɪʟᴇʏ シ ✞ ☘️ (@CookedByRiley0) April 10, 2024
how is that even possible
— free ja (@drivesIowly) April 10, 2024
Refs during the game pic.twitter.com/OUY4kDWf4R
— Bryson (@BrysonWright3) April 10, 2024
Already have the #1 seed locked up, no need to play hard for the next few games
Just shoot jumpers and take it easy
— Database Sports Picks (@DatabasePicks) April 10, 2024
