Doc Rivers' Timeout Sprint in Game 2 of NBA Finals

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LOS ANGELES -- Late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 103-94 Game 2 win over the Lakers, the Celtics were in the midst of an 8-0 run, holding a five-point lead with 1:35 remaining in the game. They had just gotten a defensive stop, secured the rebound and were looking to advance the ball past half court. The only problem was that time was running out, as they were seven seconds deep into their shot clock and in danger of turning the ball back over to the Lakers with an eight-second violation.



That's when Celtics coach Doc Rivers stepped in -- literally. The coach frantically tried to wave down the officials to call a time out, but when he feared they may not see him in time, he ran onto the court to make the call, which was granted. Boston maintained possession, and went on to seal the victory.



Video of the play, and reaction from both Rivers and Phil Jackson, follows below.

 

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