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With one block, Giannis Antetokounmpo defined the NBA Finals, and possibly his career

MILWAUKEE — The impossible often happens when belief isn’t a part of the equation, when preparation meets instinct and a drop of confidence in a split second — that streak of lightning named Giannis sensing the moment, sensing a championship.

Devin Booker threw a pinpoint lob to DeAndre Ayton, Ayton in a full gather while the ball sailed over the two-time MVP’s head and Antetokounmpo in position to defend Booker’s drive but not Ayton.

In a swoop, in an instant, he pushed off that ailing left knee, picked a spot on the backboard and prayed like hell that heaven would help him.