Milwaukee Bucks

It takes a village to hold two of your first three opponents of the season under 100 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks were more than happy to oblige. The Bucks used a complete team effort to shut down the high-powered Brooklyn Nets, led by their two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo who soars sky high for a block off the glass. Two-time All-Defensive First Team selection Jrue Holiday’s anticipation is on point as he corrals a leaping steal, and later his pressure on Kevin Durant leads to a forced pass that veteran guard George Hill deflects before diving on the floor to save it. Jevon Carter steps in front of a vulnerable Durant pass for the steal, while Brook Lopez stays close to Royce O’Neale and picks up a well-deserved block. Bobby Portis’ fired up reaction to a block from behind says it all, as the Bucks tallied eight steals and 12 blocks and forced the Nets into a dismal 7 of 27 mark from downtown in the 110-99 win on October 26, 2022.