Holy sh*t! I could not have scripted a better Celtics performance in Game 1.
Led by the amazing Al Horford, Boston’s defense stifled, suffocated, smothered and strangled Giannis Antetokounmpo and the NBA’s highest-scoring offense in a shocking 112-90 ass-whooping.
I don’t think I’ve seen Al (20 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks) play a better game. He completely flummoxed the younger, more athletic Giannis (22 points on 7-21 FG).
As for Milwaukee’s vaunted supporting cast: Eric Bledose (6 points) had one FG. ONE. Brook Lopez had as many air balls as made field goals (1).