The Boston Celtics credited Al Horford's defense in their 112-90 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was held to 22 points on 7 of 21 shooting, including going 1 for 6 against Horford.

"I just think that our group, we all understood how we needed to defend and how dangerous he is once he gets it in the paint. So constantly tonight, we had a couple of breakdowns, but for the most part, I feel like everyone was very aware. Our guards really did a good job of helping and closing down lanes and things like that, and we just wanted to challenge and contest every shot as best we could," said Horford.

Antetokounmpo added that he needed to make the right passes with the Celtics packing the paint.

"They were loading [the paint] a lot. Lots of guys in the paint. Whenever I got in the paint, when I spin or try and change direction, the second guy was right there. I've just gotta go watch tape. If they are going to play like this the whole series, I have to be able to make the right pass, trust my teammates to knock down shots," said Antetokounmpo.