Al Horford blocks Giannis Antetokounmpo during Boston Celtics Game 1 win over Milwaukee Bucks
Huge dunks from Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown also feature among Sunday night's top plays
Wednesday 30 October 2019 15:59, UK
Al Horford produced a stunning block on Giannis Antetokounmpo during the Boston Celtics' Game 1 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night.
The veteran center had a strong offensive game as he scored 20 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and handed out three assists in the Celtics' 112-90 victory over the top seed.
However, Horford's most memorable play of the night undoubtedly came on the defensive end, as he succeeded where so many have failed this season, in stopping Antetokounmpo.
Midway through the third quarter with the Celtics up by 10, a frustrated Antetokounmpo drove into the paint and had his first attempt blocked by Jayson Tatum as a perfectly-positioned Horford forced the 'Greek Freak' to take on a tough shot. Antetokounmpo gathered the ball and attempted to shoot again, only to find Horford, who had timed his leap perfectly, emphatically rejecting the effort.
Antetokounmpo struggled all night, ending the game with 22 points on 7-21 shooting, as Horford led a near-perfect defensive performance from the fourth-seeded Celtics.
Both teams swept their way to victory in the opening round, but Boston, whose series with the Indiana Pacers was far more competitive than the Bucks' with the Detroit Pistons, appeared far more ready for the intensity of this elite match-up.
Kyrie Irving led the Celtics with 26 points and 11 assists, while Jaylen Brown chipped in with 19 points.
Click the video at the top of the page to watch Horford's double block, then click the clip directly above to see Sunday night's top plays, including huge dunks from Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown.
Game 2 takes place in Milwaukee in the early hours of Wednesday morning (1am).
