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The Phoenix Suns came into Game 4 of the NBA Finals with a 2-1 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks. Trailing by six after three quarters, the Bucks needed every stop they could get to avoid falling down 1-3 in the series.

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After two straight buckets from Khris Middleton at the end of the fourth quarter, the Bucks were up 101-99. The Suns had a great opportunity to tie the game with 1:18 to go. Devin Booker threw an alley-oop pass to rolling Deandre Ayton, and it seemed like two points were inevitable.

But then Giannis happened. We witnessed yet another amazing moment from the former Defensive Player of the Year (and two-time league MVP) Giannis Antetokounmpo, who came flying to block Ayton.

This unbelievable rejection helped the Bucks retain their momentum and tie the series at 2 games apiece.

Giannis gave his thoughts regarding the play in the post-game press conference: "Just a hustle play. I thought I'm gonna get dunked on, to be honest with you. But going down the stretch, just do whatever it takes to win the game. I saw the play coming, so I just jumped vertically towards the rim and hoped I could be there in time. It was a great hustle play."

Bucks coach Mike Budenhozer called Giannis' block "an NBA finals special moment."

The former MVP's teammates Jrue Holiday and Pat Connaughton also spoke highly of Giannis.

The fifth game of the NBA Finals will be played in Phoenix on Saturday, 4:00 AM (EEST).

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