The Milwaukee Bucks are without starting point guard Eric Bledsoe on Monday evening against the Miami Heat. However, that doesn't seem to be an issue for the East top seeds with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way.

Just recently selected as the league's Defensive Player of the Year for the 2019-20 campaign, Antetokounmpo continued to put his full array of weapons on display against the Heat. As an example, the Bucks superstar notably blocked Miami swingman Jimmy Butler at the rim during the first quarter of Game 1.

Giannis Antetokounmpo initially led the top-seeded Bucks to a series win over the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic in the first round of the postseason.

Milwaukee advanced after just five games, though there were some fears after they surprisingly lost the opener. Now matched up against the always dangerous Heat, Giannis is off to strong start even with the Bucks' latest opponent serving as an upgrade in competition.

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