Bam Adebayo's epic block sets Twitter ablaze as Miami Heat win Game 1 vs Celtics in OT

Boston Celtics and Miami Heat played out an NBA classic in Game 1 of Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday. While Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart reigned supreme for Celtics, it was a moment of brilliance from Bam Adebayo that stopped Brad Stevens' side from taking lead in series. Bam Adebayo block sent NBA stars on Twitter into a frenzy, as Heat ended game with a 117-114 OT win. 

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Bam Adebayo stats: Bam Adebayo block helps Miami Heat take lead in Conference finals

In what was Miami Heat's first conference finals since 2014, Bam Adebayo stole show with an all-round display to cap off ir Game 1 win. One of key moments in Celtics vs Heat clash came in when 23-year-old All-Star made a sensational block to deny Jayson Tatum in over-time. Bam Adebayo block came in with just 2.5 seconds left on clock, as Heat clung on to ir 116-114 lead.

23-year-old raced down from or end of paint to block Tatum's ferocious dunk in what was one of highlights of season. Bam Adebayo stats from game present an impressive reading, with Miami Heat All-Star having mand 18 points, nine assists and six rebounds, nincluding a game-saving block in his 43 minutes on court. 

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Bam Adebayo stats: Magic Johnson, Eric Paschall praise Bam Adebayo block 

NBA legend Magic Johnson took to Twitter after Celtics vs Heat clash and described Bam Adebayo block as best ever defensive play he had ever seen during playoffs. Former Miami Heat star Chris Bosh also agreed with Johnson's assessment, while New York Knicks star Kevin Kx claimed that it was best block of year. Golden State Warriors star Eric Paschall was also in awe of 23-year-old's incredible game-saving effort, with Jordan Clarkson, CJ McCollum, Kevin Love all joining in on plaudits.

Jimmy Buttler also heaped praise on his teammate's block and said that he agrees with Magic Johnson and termed it as a great play. Buttler lauded Adebayo for putting his body over line to win Heat game and give m lead in Eastern Conference finals. 

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Celtics vs Heat highlights

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