Mike Breen Has Arguably Best Call Of Career On Payton Pritchard Half-Court Buzzer Beater

Mike Breen has had some incredible calls in his legendary broadcasting career. His catchphrase, the simple “bang”, has entered basketball lexicon all the way down to your local pickup game.

But, despite all of his great calls, he has had few as good as the one he had to end the first half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. His call of Celtics guard Payton Pritchard’s half-court heave was absolutely perfect.

First, to set it up, Payton Pritchard has a penchant for making half-court shots, and made one during Game 2. And, when he received a pass at the end of the first half, Mike Breen more-or-less predicted that he would make this one. And, he didn’t need the backboard this time.

Take a listen to this incredible call.

That’s Mike Breen at his absolute best. Twitter was loving it.

Pritchard’s shot gave Boston a 67-46 lead as they close in on their 18th NBA Title. But, that play will always be remembered for Mike Breen’s call.