![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The performance in Boston’s 120-108 triumph marked the first time this postseason Horford led the Celtics in scoring and merits the big man’s perch atop today’s edition of our 2022 Race to the Finals MVP Ladder. But the veteran made his presence felt painfully for Golden State in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, by lighting up the Warriors for 26 points on the eve of his 36 th birthday. It took Horford 14 seasons and an NBA-record 141 career playoff games to arrive here. Chalk that up to the power of shining luminously on the game’s grandest stage. “I always play to win and for my teams to do well, but you definitely want to be recognized.”įast forward to today, where Horford continues to accomplish those stated goals, four seasons removed from playing in his last All-Star Game. “No, no, no, it matters, no question,” he told NBA.com back then. SAN FRANCISCO – Alone in the corner of a cramped visitor’s locker room in Dallas more than 850 days and two teams ago, a 33-year-old Al Horford politely disputed the notion that All-Star selections aren’t legacy-defining for a player’s career. Al Horford steals the spotlight in Game 1 of NBA Finals. ![]()
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