Manu Ginobili raced in from behind and sent a would-be layup and an All-Star into the first row.
His victim, this time, was Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett.
Sunday's box score did not credit Ginobili for any blocks, but anyone who watched the San Antonio Spurs crush the Celtics 94-73 should remember the play.
Mere weeks ago, Oklahoma City Forward Kevin Durant sprinted down the court for what looked to be an uncontested slam. A bucket that would have knotted the score.
Instead, Ginobili entered the picture at warp speed and erased the first time All-Star's breakaway dunk. Get that weak stuff out of here, the Spurs guard said with one amazing leap and a highlight reel swat.
The Spurs also won that game 94-87. Credit Ginobili for game saving plays in the team's other two victories over the neophyte Thunder.
He saved his own errant pass right to Richard Jefferson for a game-winner in an overtime tilt at the Ford Center in January. He drew a foul, nailed three of four clutch free throws, and stole a critical pass to help the Spurs fend off the Thunder last week.
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