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Leads C's to Game 4 win Horford produced 30 points (11-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one turnover over 42 minutes in Monday's 116-108 Game 4 win.

Impact The 35-year-old veteran turned back the clock and willed the Celtics to victory. Horford received little aid from Daniel Theis and Grant Williams, yet powered through a season-high 42 minutes of run. His 30 points were a career playoff high. Milwaukee center Brook Lopez choose not to guard Horford on the perimeter and Big Al made him pay with five triples. Horford also delivered the play of the game in the fourth when he pump-faked Giannis Antetokounmpo outside the arc, drove for a huge dunk, and drew a foul from Antetokounmpo. The series, tied at 2-2, now returns to Boston on Wednesday for a crucial Game 5.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Horford, Tatum help Celtics even series with Game 4 win over Bucks

Al Horford and Jayson Tatum scored 30 apiece, leading Boston to a Game 4 win and tying their series with Milwaukee.

MAY 10, 2022

Horford, Tatum help Celtics even series with Game 4 win over Bucks

Without the comeback of Al Horford, the Celtics would not have come charging back in Game 3 - The Boston Globe Horford was their rock, delivering a superb all-around performance with 22 points, 16 rebounds, and a team-high 5 assists.

MAY 8, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Why Al Horford knew late tip-in was 'slightly off' in final seconds of Game 3 loss to Bucks The Celtics celebrated when the ball went through the hoop, but Al Horford's initial reaction was subdued

MAY 8, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Records big double-double Saturday Horford racked up 22 points (9-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt), 16 rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 39 minutes during Saturday's 103-101 loss to the Bucks.

Impact The double-double was Horford's third straight in the postseason, and Saturday's performance was likely his finest of the campaign overall. The veteran center racked up season-high totals in both points and rebounds while chipping in his most assists of the postseason thus far. For good measure, Horford added a pair of blocks and did not turn the ball over across 39 minutes.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Al Horford And Marcus Smart React To Game 3 ' Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks

MAY 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Celtics-Bucks Game 3 Final Play Shows How Boston Almost Forced Overtime This video fo the final play in Celtics-Bucks Game 3 shows how close Boston came to forcing overtime on Al Horford's tip-in.

MAY 7, 2022 • NESN.COM

Al Horford's game-tying putback fails to beat the buzzer by a split second in Game 3 The Celtics were close to tying Game 3 up, but Horford's game-tying shot was just too late. Read more on Boston.com.

MAY 7, 2022 • BOSTON.COM

WILD ENDING 🤯 Al Horford was SO CLOSE to tie the game

MAY 7, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Long breaks between games gives playoff teams time to heal

The quirks of scheduling for the NBA playoffs created three-day breaks between games in the Boston-Milwaukee and Memphis-Golden State series

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-doubles in loss Horford finished Sunday's 101-89 loss to the Bucks with 12 points (4-11 FG, 4-9 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 36 minutes.

Impact Horford almost exclusively shot threes, which is exactly what the Bucks' defense wanted, but he was still one of the few Boston players to get anything going offensively. The veteran big man has scored in double figures in all but one playoff game so far and has registered two double-doubles.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Al Horford Postgame Press Conference ' Game 1 ' Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks

MAY 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Should Giannis feel disrespected that Bucks are underdogs?

The Bucks are underdogs heading into their matchup with the Celtics. Is that disrespectful to Giannis Antetokounmpo?

APRIL 28, 2022

Should Giannis feel disrespected that Bucks are underdogs?

Standout play continues Horford posted 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Monday's 116-112 victory over the Nets.

Impact Horford has been a significant presence in Boston's playoff success. Averaging 13.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals/blocks per game, the 35-year-old has been his vintage, versatile self while also acting as a key cog on switches defensively. The Celtics will have multiple days off, while Milwaukee looms as a likely second-round foe.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits three triples in Game 2 win Horford posted 16 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six boards, two assists, two steals and one block in Wednesday's 114-107 Game 2 win in Boston.

Impact Big Al was efficient from the field and was part of a defensive team switching approach that kept Kevin Durant to 4-of-17 shooting from the field. Horford's veteran leadership helped Boston weather the storm of Brooklyn's hot first-half shooting. The veteran fouled out with only a few minutes remaining, but by then Boston had a firm lead. The Celtics now head to Brooklyn for Game 3 on Saturday night.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics' defense finding a way to shut down Kevin Durant, Nets

Yaron Weitzman looks at how the Boston Celtics have been able to do what was thought impossible: Stop Kevin Durant.

APRIL 21, 2022

Celtics' defense finding a way to shut down Kevin Durant, Nets

Bangs out 20-15 line in Game 1 win Horford churned out 20 points (8-13 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 41 minutes in Sunday's 115-114 Game 1 win over the Nets.

Impact Big Al's 41-plus minutes were a season high. With Robert Williams (knee) out, Boston is forced to rely more on Horford and he delivered a gem in Game 1. Before Sunday, Horford had not played 41-plus minutes since the 2015-16 season. Expect more big minutes from the 35-year-old veteran in Wednesday's Game 2 matchup in Boston.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Al Horford Postgame Press Conference ' Game 1 ' Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets

APRIL 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Returns to action Sunday Horford ended Sunday's 139-110 victory over the Grizzlies with 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 24 minutes.

Impact Horford returned from a one-game absence due to a back issue and played his usual role as the Celtics cruised to victory. With Robert Williams (knee) out, the veteran big man is expected to garner a major role for Boston in the first round of the playoffs.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics Notebook: Al Horford back injury update, first round preparations, Juwan Morgan signed for final roster spot Horford believes a few days off will improve his back pain considerably

APRIL 11, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Off injury report Horford (back) is off the injury report for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Grizzlies, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The veteran will return for the finale following a one-game absence against the Bucks on Thursday. He's stepped his game up following the absence of Robert Williams (knee), with averages of 12.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 32.0 minutes over his past four games.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Al Horford shares he's fully vaccinated ahead of potential series vs. Raptors Al Horford said he's fully vaccinated, which would allow him to play in playoff games in Toronto. Read more on Boston.com.

APRIL 9, 2022 • BOSTON.COM

Al Horford, Jaylen Brown not vaccinated? On a March 29 episode of TSN’s OverDrive, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated seemingly put all that uncertainty to rest, revealing that two...

APRIL 8, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Jayson Tatum, Al Horford sit out vs. Bucks for health maintenance -- not seeding manipulation - The Boston Globe Tatum (knee) and Horford (back) were held out vs. the Bucks Thursday night, in large part because Boston was playing its second game in as m...

APRIL 7, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Celtics injury report: Jayson Tatum, Al Horford out for Thursday's game against Bucks The Celtics have five total players listed on their injury report.

APRIL 7, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

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Horford, Tatum help Celtics even series with Game 4 win over Bucks

Long breaks between games gives playoff teams time to heal

Should Giannis feel disrespected that Bucks are underdogs?

Celtics' defense finding a way to shut down Kevin Durant, Nets