SAN ANTONIO -- When you're 39 and a future Hall of Famer, not many firsts come your way anymore on the court; especially when you're a four-time NBA champion in Year 15 of a career fast coming to a close.
But in this case, Manu Ginobili's "first" snuffed out James Harden's last attempt at tying up Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals, preserving San Antonio's 110-107 overtime victory.
See, the play actually marked the first time Ginobili has ever blocked Harden's shot; a feat accomplished by few, considering the Rockets guard has attempted 862 3s this season, including the playoffs, with just 13 of those shots being blocked, according to research from ESPN Stats and Information.