Game 2 of the Cavs-Celtics game might have been the LeBron James show, but J.R. Smith found a way to stand out in what was historic beatdown of the Celtics in Boston.
MORE: Cavs set record with 41-point halftime lead en-route to blowout victory
With 7 seconds remaining in the first half, Cleveland had a 39-point lead, just one point fewer than the largest halftime deficit in NBA postseason history.
Well, guess who found a way to turn an inconsequential buzzer-beater into a historic shot?
You guessed right:
J.R. Smith beats the half time buzzer!!! #nbaplayoffs2017 #nbapanel #nba #cavaliers #DefendtheLand #celtics pic.twitter.com/FjPh2zukLd
— NBA Panel (@Nbapanel) May 20, 2017
That shot, counted as a 2-pointer, gave Cleveland a 41-point lead at halftime and somehow made Smith stand out in a game where James and teammate Kevin Love combined for 40 points in the first half.
Click the player above to see the shot.