Aaron Rodgers, JJ Watt, Brandon Jennings and others react to the Bucks' huge comeback win vs. the Celtics in Game 5 of NBA playoff series
How about that comeback, Bucks fans?
Down 14 points in the fourth quarter, the Milwaukee Bucks made critical play after critical play down the stretch to defeat the Boston Celtics, 110-107, in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series on Wednesday night.
The Bucks can close out the Celtics in Game 6 on Friday in Milwaukee.
Here are instant social media reactions to the game, including the two huge defensive plays by Jrue Holiday in the closing seconds as well as a bloody Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Now that you've had a chance to breathe.
Please enjoy the last 42 seconds of the game. pic.twitter.com/WJPCr35AEx— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 12, 2022
TWO HUGE DEFENSIVE PLAYS BY JRUE 🔒🔒
BUCKS GO UP 3-2. pic.twitter.com/qx678hYiLf— NBA (@NBA) May 12, 2022
#Bucks with an incredible 4th quarter comeback to best the #Celtics pic.twitter.com/5SWpTqm5Y8
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) May 12, 2022
Mr. Bucks in 6, Brandon Jennings, has spoken
BUCKS IN 6!!!
— Brandon Jennings (@Tuff__Crowd) May 12, 2022
JRUE HOLIDAY!!!!!
Biggest Defense Play I Seen All Year— Brandon Jennings (@Tuff__Crowd) May 12, 2022
Packers quarterback and Bucks owner Aaron Rodgers was pumped
BUCKSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! #
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) May 12, 2022
So was JJ Watt
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 12, 2022
Jrue Holiday was getting the love after his block and steal on the final defensive possessions
JRUE HOLIDAY DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE CENTURY!!!
— Dan Shafer (@DanRShafer) May 12, 2022
The REAL defensive player of the year pic.twitter.com/dlmAVsAEFG
— Sam Kuffel (@SamKuffelWx) May 12, 2022
JRUE…
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) May 12, 2022
The Mayor of Clamp City. 🔒 #FearTheDeer
📽 @NBA pic.twitter.com/iNPJkOQDPV— Bally Sports Wisconsin (@BallySportWI) May 12, 2022
Let's not forget what Giannis Antetokounmpo did (40 points and 11 rebounds in 40 minutes)
Giannis just pulled of a Lebron James type of performance in the Garden. Carry the hell on…
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) May 12, 2022
Bucks vs. Celtics has been a bloody, physical series
Giannis is bleeding after getting accidentally hit by Pat Connaughton. pic.twitter.com/wDOoJKFSQ1
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 12, 2022
Giannis Bloody Eye Game. pic.twitter.com/qcJO9Js3A7
— Jacob Rhymer (@Rhymetime05) May 12, 2022
Let's just call this series the NBA Finals. What a war.
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) May 12, 2022
Bucks use team effort to win second road game in series vs. Celtics
Big plays by big time players. #FearTheDeer
The Giannis three
The Jrue three
The Bobby put back
The Jrue block
The Pat FTs
&& the Jrue steal— Zora Stephenson (@ZoraStephenson) May 12, 2022
Road dogs. pic.twitter.com/r5Yl7nVkG3
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 12, 2022
Will the corgi, Steph Furry, be correct in its prediction of "Bucks in 6?"
If Corgi could talk: pic.twitter.com/BEeLjhkGod
— Bucks Lead (@BucksLead) May 12, 2022
How the Deer District looked as the Bucks completed the comeback
😤💪 @BUCKS WIN!
See you on Friday. 🔥 #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/Q8qwRB0Q8N— Deer District (@DeerDistrict) May 12, 2022
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