NBA fans react as Jayson Tatum, Al Horford help Celtics tie Eastern Conference semifinal series vs Bucks

Reigning NBA champions Milwaukee Bucks are getting the championship credentials tested to the limit by the Boston Celtics. After the Bucks took a crucial 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series, the Celtics roared back to win Game 4 by 116-108 on Monday night and tie the contest.

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The Celtics looked to be in control for most of the game but lost their rhythm during the third quarter and eventually had to dig themselves out of a hole. Ime Udoka’s side outscored the Bucks 43-28 in the fourth quarter, and then took the lead and hold on to get an important win and level the series at 2-2.

Jayson Tatum was expected to play a big role in Celtics’ win and the 24-year-old managed 30 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. However, there was another player who stepped up to the occasion for the Boston outfit, and it was none other than veteran guard Al Horford.

The five-time All-Star matched Tatum’s 30 points, which was his career-high, and he grabbed 8 rebounds along with 3 assists. It was also Horford’s 132nd playoff game as the 35-year-old is playing his 15th NBA season. Horford also had a highlight reel when he dunked over Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Antetokounmpo finished Game 4 with 34 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists but it wasn’t enough to help the Bucks to victory. The ‘Greek Freak’ scored the most points in the game but NBA fans on social media were more impressed with Al Horford and Jayson Tatum’s efforts.

NBA Fans react to Jayson Tatum and Al Horford’s heroics vs Bucks

On Twitter, one wrote, “Can’t believe the Celtics managed to pull a rabbit out of their hat in Game 4. But they do have Tatum and Horford as magicians.” while another added, “Horford dunking one of the best defensive players in the league stole the show for me.” A third commented, “This night belonged to Horford. Career-high performance when his team needed him to fire.”

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