{"id":46037,"date":"2023-11-16T17:07:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T17:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.celticsblog.com\/2023\/11\/16\/23963741\/al-horfords-all-around-game-powers-boston-celtics-past-philadelphia-76ers-joel-embiid"},"modified":"2023-11-16T17:07:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T17:07:13","slug":"al-horford-turns-back-the-clock-to-power-celtics-past-76ers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/16\/al-horford-turns-back-the-clock-to-power-celtics-past-76ers\/","title":{"rendered":"Al Horford turns back the clock to power Celtics past 76ers"},"content":{"rendered":"<br \/>\n<figure>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Boston Celtics v Philadelphia 76ers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/ISXT9A2Gu9UJav9jGoRVD8lo_4k=\/0x1:5465x3644\/1310x873\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_image\/image\/72871992\/1784643690.0.jpg\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant\/NBAE via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Horford finished the game with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 blocks, 3 assists and a number of spectacular defensive plays that reminded the entire city of Philadelphia what they could have had.\u00a0<\/em>  <\/p>\n<p id=\"UPTiNU\">With 2:32 left in the game \u2014 and the Celtics up five points \u2014 37-year-old Al Horford sunk his third three-pointer of the night to give the Celtics their largest lead of the fourth quarter. A smirk on his face, he blew a kiss toward a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rone\/status\/1725043966658089192\">courtside fan<\/a> who had been heckling him all game, reminding Wells Fargo Arena \u2014 and the national TV audience tuning in \u2014 that when the 76ers face the Celtics, Horford turning back the clock is a given. <\/p>\n<p id=\"h0MlCZ\">\u201cThere were some fans in the front row talking, I just love it, man.  When I hear that talking, it gives me a little extra,\u201d Horford said, grinning in his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZgXyjUcCpM8\">postgame interview<\/a>. \u201cI appreciate them. They always do that in that corner in Philly, I don\u2019t know what it is, they just want to talk. Some people go off in a different way, but to me, I like it. It was good to hear that shot and turn around and look at them and smile.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"13FdaA\">Less than a minute after that made three, he scrambled to block a Robert Covington layup, tallying his fifth rejection of the night. That sequence came after he had effectively taken Joel Embiid out of the game in the fourth quarter, limiting the MVP to just four points in the closing period (two once the game was already out of reach). <\/p>\n<div id=\"0sl4mI\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Joel Embiid had season-low 20 points last night against the Celtics.<\/p>\n<p>Big reason why? Al Horford. As always. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FIMR1fCKsl\">pic.twitter.com\/FIMR1fCKsl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tomek Kordylewski (@Timi_093) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Timi_093\/status\/1725135632190575093?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 16, 2023<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"IPmWCd\">The Celtics pulled away with a 117-107 victory over one of the hottest teams in the league, despite the absence of both their second and third leading scorers, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis. And as is typically the case when Boston defeats Philadelphia, Horford was absolutely instrumental in the victory. <\/p>\n<p id=\"asSp0j\">\u201cIt starts with Al,\u201d Joe Mazzulla said after the game. \u201cWe can\u2019t have the type of culture and the type of team \u2014 the thing that we have \u2014 without a guy like him. For him to come off the bench in some games, and then when his name is called, to play the way he did in that second half\u2026\u201d <\/p>\n<p id=\"AHmHuR\">Mazzulla shared that after missing a three-pointer on the right wing, Horford came up to him and asked if he should have instead cut to the basket. Mazzulla, who has unwavering confidence in the veteran sharpshooter, immediately rejected that notion, instead asserting Horford should have pulled the trigger even faster. Al responded by hitting a three from the corner shortly after, much to his coach\u2019s and teammates\u2019 satisfaction. <\/p>\n<p id=\"BqsKjV\">\u201cWe all believe in him and the work that he puts in,\u201d Jayson Tatum said. \u201cSometimes you make shots, sometimes you don\u2019t, but his level of poise, his intensity on defense this late in his career, the way he talks to guys out there on the court, we benefit greatly from having him on the team.\u201d <\/p>\n<p id=\"UfmsZU\">Horford has started almost every game of his 17-year NBA career, but has adjusted to a bench role this year for the first time. Much has been made of this change, but Horford has maintained that regardless of his spot in the starting lineup, his mentality doesn\u2019t change. <\/p>\n<p id=\"DTIbc0\">\u201cThe only difference is starting vs not starting, but besides that, I feel like that\u2019s what I do for the most part,\u201d Horford said. \u201cIf I have to guard in the perimeter, if I have to guard in the post, create energy in different ways, shoot threes, just different things. I\u2019m trying to do whatever I can to help our group.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"FlXxLC\">Horford came into the game struggling offensively, and is currently shooting 29.4% from three on the season, a substantial dip from his career-best 44.6% mark last year. <\/p>\n<p id=\"8G820c\">Last night, he went 3-6 from three, his best shooting performance of the season. He finished the night with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 3 assists in just under 29 minutes. <\/p>\n<div id=\"sDlUDi\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Called it   <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fdASnlsbwm\">https:\/\/t.co\/fdASnlsbwm<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cuFteWRhzC\">pic.twitter.com\/cuFteWRhzC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Noa Dalzell   (@NoaDalzellNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NoaDalzellNBA\/status\/1724985917306257899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 16, 2023<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"DzPdkH\">\u201cJust keep shooting, just keep shooting,\u201d Horford said when asked about his mentality. \u201cI put in a lot of work, it [my confidence] doesn\u2019t waver. I\u2019m still doing a lot of things, watching a lot of film, things like that, staying ready for these moments.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"XLyEHX\">Regardless of his offensive production, every time he has checked in this season, Al has come in with an infusion of energy and hustle that has invigorated his teammates. <\/p>\n<p id=\"mWaxrK\">\u201cWhen you can empower him, and he\u2019s ready to go, it just makes us a different team. He\u2019s on that list of, when he plays hard, he inspires everybody,\u201d Mazzulla said. <\/p>\n<p id=\"pAh3fx\">Primarily guarded by Horford, Embiid was held to just four free throws and 20 points on the night, both season-lows. In six fourth quarter minutes, Embiid lost the ball once, fouled Jayson Tatum on a subsequent fast-break layup, and proceeded to attempt just two field goals.  <\/p>\n<p id=\"0IVDXd\">Tatum, who last night deemed Horford his \u2018favorite teammate ever\u2019 spoke glowingly about their evolving friendship. Al, who was 30 at the time, first Tatum under his wing when he was a 19-year-old rookie. <\/p>\n<p id=\"saZAl9\">\u201cI just always remember he would periodically, and at random times throughout my first year, ask me \u2018how am I doing? How am I adjusting?\u2019\u201d Tatum said. \u201cAnd it was somebody I really respected, just how he went about his work \u2014 never late, always on time, always getting his work in the gym, always taking care of his body. I learned a lot from him from a routine standpoint.\u201d <\/p>\n<p id=\"xi6wit\">Jordan Walsh, this year\u2019s draft pick, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.celticsblog.com\/2023\/9\/23\/23844988\/al-horford-key-to-the-boston-celtics-success-next-season\">didn\u2019t hesitate<\/a> when asked in training camp who has been his mentor so far. The answer was a resounding Al Horford. <\/p>\n<p id=\"fn5MwE\">And while Tatum isn\u2019t 19 anymore (ha ha), the two are as close as ever, typically sitting together on the team plane. \u201cAs I\u2019ve gotten older, our relationship has grown. It\u2019s based on the respect I have for him, and likewise. We know we need each other\u2026 he still asks me: how am I feeling? How\u2019s my body?\u201d <\/p>\n<p id=\"5w78dp\">Derrick White, who also had a standout night and finished with 27 points on just 12 field goals, spoke glowingly about Horford after the game. <\/p>\n<p id=\"S4Juug\">\u201cAl\u2019s amazing,\u201d White said. \u201cEverything he does out there, I\u2019m just thankful to be his teammate. Just seeing the work he puts in day-in and day-out, it\u2019s inspiring. You can see why he\u2019s played for, what is it, 17 years now? Every time he\u2019s out there, he does good things for us, and just <em>competes<\/em>. It\u2019s amazing having him as a teammate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"iy7fJZ\">Tatum lauded Horford for his unwavering willingness to make the right pass, for his intensity, and for his willingness to accept a reduced role this season despite his accolades and success. <\/p>\n<p id=\"bNJiNE\">\u201cEverybody talks about sacrifice and talks about being a team-first guy, but he\u2019s the true definition of that,\u201d Tatum said. <\/p>\n<p id=\"9IpnGK\">But no one quit sings Horford\u2019s praises like his head coach.<\/p>\n<div id=\"MfK00k\">\n<div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vdi5we3YO7w?rel=0\" style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"OE9fQJ\">\u201cIt\u2019s the most inspiring thing for me as a coach to watch him,\u201d Mazzulla said. \u201cHe\u2019s Al. One, he\u2019s two years older than me. I get to coach a guy that\u2019s older than me, that\u2019s fun. Secondly, he\u2019s one of the most selfless, humble, people that you have and literally he will do anything to win. We can\u2019t do what we do as a team if we don\u2019t have a guy like that at the top.\u201d<\/p>\n<p id=\"dSKANt\">\n<p id=\"CQGu9E\">\n\n<h2><b>Commercials Cooperation Advertisements:<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><br>(1) IT Teacher IT Freelance<br> <\/p>\r\n<a href=https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress><img src=http:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ITTeacherITFreelance-Website.png alt=IT\u96fb\u8166\u88dc\u7fd2 java\u88dc\u7fd2 \u70ba\u5927\u5bb6\u914d\u5c0d\u96fb\u8166\u88dc\u7fd2,IT freelance, \u79c1\u4eba\u8001\u5e2b, PHP\u88dc\u7fd2,CSS\u88dc\u7fd2,XML,Java\u88dc\u7fd2,MySQL\u88dc\u7fd2,graphic design\u88dc\u7fd2,\u4e2d\u5c0f\u5b78ICT\u88dc\u7fd2,\u4e00\u5c0d\u4e00\u79c1\u4eba\u88dc\u7fd2\u548cFreelance\u81ea\u7531\u5de5\u4f5c\u914d\u5c0d\u3002\/><\/a><p><a href=https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/findteacher>\u7acb\u523b\u8a3b\u518a\u53ca\u5831\u540d\u96fb\u8166\u88dc\u7fd2\u8ab2\u7a0b\u5427! <\/a><br>\r\n\r\n\u7535\u5b50\u8ba1\u7b97\u673a -\u6559\u80b2 -IT \u96fb\u8166\u73ed\u201d ( IT\u96fb\u8166\u88dc\u7fd2 ) \u63d0\u4f9b\u4e00\u500b\u65b9\u4fbf\u7684\u7535\u5b50\u8ba1\u7b97\u673a \u6559\u80b2\u5e73\u53f0, \u70ba\u5927\u5bb6\u914d\u5c0d\u4fe1\u606f\u6280\u672f, \u96fb\u8166 \u8001\u5e2b, IT freelance \u548c programming expert. \u8b93\u5927\u5bb6\u65b9\u4fbf\u5730\u5c31\u80fd\u627e\u5230\u5408\u9069\u7684\u96fb\u8166\u88dc\u7fd2, \u96fb\u8166\u73ed, \u5bb6\u6559, \u79c1\u4eba\u8001\u5e2b.  <br>\r\n\r\nWe are a education and information platform which you can find a IT private tutorial teacher or freelance. <br>\r\n\r\nAlso we provide different information about information technology, Computer, programming, mobile, Android, apple, game, movie, anime, animation\u2026 \r\n<\/p>\n<p><br>(2) ITSec<br> <\/p><a href=https:\/\/itsec.vip><img src=http:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ITSec-Main-Promotion-Image.png alt= https:\/\/itsec.vip\/\r\nSecure Your Computers from Cyber Threats and mitigate risks with professional services to defend Hackers.  \r\nITSec provide IT Security and Compliance Services, including IT Compliance Services, Risk Assessment, IT Audit, Security Assessment and Audit, ISO 27001 Consulting and Certification, GDPR Compliance Services, Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Penetration test, Ethical Hacking, Vulnerabilities scan, IT Consulting, Data Privacy Consulting, Data Protection Services, Information Security Consulting, Cyber Security Consulting, Network Security Audit, Security Awareness Training.\/><\/a> \r\n<br><br> \r\n<p><a href=https:\/\/itsec.vip>www.ITSec.vip<\/a> <br> <br> \r\n<p><a href=https:\/\/sraa.com.hk>www.Sraa.com.hk<\/a> <br> <br> \r\n<p><a href=https:\/\/itsec.hk>www.ITSec.hk<\/a> <br> <br> \r\n<p><a href=https:\/\/penetrationtest.hk>www.Penetrationtest.hk<\/a> <br> <br> \r\n<p><a href=https:\/\/itseceu.uk>www.ITSeceu.uk<\/a> <br> <br> \r\nSecure Your Computers from Cyber Threats and mitigate risks with professional services to defend Hackers. <br><br>\r\nITSec provide IT Security and Compliance Services, including IT Compliance Services, Risk Assessment, IT Audit, Security Assessment and Audit, ISO 27001 Consulting and Certification, GDPR Compliance Services, Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Penetration test, Ethical Hacking, Vulnerabilities scan, IT Consulting, Data Privacy Consulting, Data Protection Services, Information Security Consulting, Cyber Security Consulting, Network Security Audit, Security Awareness Training. \r\n<br><br>Contact us right away. <br><br>Email (Prefer using email to contact us): <br>SalesExecutive@ITSec.vip<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n<p>        Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant\/NBAE via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>  Horford finished the game with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 blocks, 3 assists and a number of spectacular defensive plays that reminded the entire city of Philadelphia what &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1403,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-container-style":"default","site-container-layout":"default","site-sidebar-layout":"default","disable-article-header":"default","disable-site-header":"default","disable-site-footer":"default","disable-content-area-spacing":"default","footnotes":""},"categories":[2882],"tags":[61,2926,2905,2917,2930,122,127,129,124,128,125,132,131,133,126,130,123,66,94,88,97,56,64,65,60,2927,2907,2892,2887,2894,2888,2883,2924,2903,112,40,75,95,104,2890,33,120,2920,2899,2889,105,101,98,115,30,29,41,86,70,69,68,72,71,26,2884,118,108,2897,87,2916,2891,46,55,48,52,54,51,50,83,2919,2898,2918,62,2921,2900,58,57,2923,2902,109,35,59,63,85,79,82,96,80,2911,27,81,114,44,42,43,45,38,39,2910,138,110,117,100,111,116,2914,2906,73,89,90,92,91,93,84,2885,2896,78,37,102,34,36,77,67,74,99,113,119,28,2925,2904,2886,2895,2913,121,2893,2912,2922,2901,32,2928,2908,47,49,53,103,2929,2909,31,76,2915],"class_list":["post-46037","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-basketball","tag-airpods","tag-alabama","tag-alabama-basketball","tag-and-college-basketball-circuits","tag-and-msu","tag-anime","tag-anime-characters","tag-anime-cosplay","tag-anime-edits","tag-anime-merchandise","tag-anime-movies","tag-anime-news","tag-anime-recommendations","tag-anime-reviews","tag-anime-series","tag-anime-streaming","tag-animes","tag-app-store","tag-app-store-samsung","tag-appgallery","tag-appgallery-oneplus","tag-apple","tag-apple-music","tag-apple-tv","tag-apple-watch","tag-arkansas","tag-arkansas-basketball","tag-basketball-coaching-tips","tag-basketball-forum","tag-basketball-gear","tag-basketball-merchandise","tag-basketball-news","tag-baylor","tag-baylor-basketball","tag-bbc-sport","tag-best-mobile-games","tag-bixby","tag-bixby-xiaomi","tag-champions-league","tag-college-basketball","tag-cyberpunk","tag-cyberpunk-2077","tag-duke","tag-duke-basketball","tag-euroleague","tag-fantasy-football","tag-fifa","tag-football","tag-formula-1","tag-fortnite","tag-free-fire","tag-free-mobile-games","tag-freebuds-pro","tag-galaxy-a52","tag-galaxy-note-20","tag-galaxy-s21","tag-galaxy-watch-4","tag-galaxy-z-fold-3","tag-game","tag-game-highlights","tag-games","tag-golf","tag-gonzaga-basketball","tag-harmonyos","tag-here-is-the-ultimate-destination-for-every-basketball-enthusiast-our-blog-brings-you-the-latest-basketball-news-from-the-nba","tag-high-school-basketball","tag-how-to-backup-iphone","tag-how-to-factory-reset-iphone","tag-how-to-reset-iphone","tag-how-to-restore-iphone","tag-how-to-unlock-iphone","tag-how-to-unlock-iphone-5","tag-how-to-unlock-iphone-6","tag-huawei","tag-illinois","tag-illinois-basketball","tag-including-teams-like-gonzaga","tag-ios","tag-iowa","tag-iowa-basketball","tag-ipad","tag-iphone","tag-kentucky","tag-kentucky-basketball","tag-live-soccer","tag-lol","tag-macbook","tag-macos","tag-mate-40-pro","tag-mi-11-lite","tag-mi-home-security-camera-basic-1080p","tag-mi-home-security-camera-basic-1080p-huawei","tag-mi-smart-band-6","tag-michigan-state-basketball","tag-minecraft","tag-miui","tag-mlb-scores","tag-mobile-game-design","tag-mobile-game-development","tag-mobile-game-marketing","tag-mobile-game-monetization","tag-mobile-games","tag-mobile-gaming","tag-msu-basketball1","tag-nba","tag-nba-scores","tag-nba-standings","tag-nfl","tag-nfl-scores","tag-nhl-scores","tag-oklahoma-state-basketball","tag-olympic-basketball","tag-one-ui","tag-oneplus","tag-oneplus-9-pro","tag-oneplus-buds-pro","tag-oneplus-nord-ce-5g","tag-oxygenos","tag-p40-pro-plus","tag-player-profiles","tag-player-sneakers","tag-poco-x3-pro","tag-pokemon","tag-premier-league","tag-pubg","tag-pubg-mobile","tag-redmi-note-10-pro","tag-samsung","tag-samsung-pay","tag-soccer","tag-sports","tag-steam","tag-steeam","tag-syracuse","tag-syracuse-basketball","tag-team-analysis","tag-team-jerseys","tag-texas-tech-basketball","tag-top-10-anime","tag-training-drills","tag-uconn-womens-basketball","tag-unc","tag-unc-basketball","tag-valorant","tag-villanova","tag-villanova-basketball","tag-when-do-the-iphone-7-come-out","tag-when-does-the-iphone-7-come-out","tag-when-is-the-iphone-7-coming-out","tag-world-cup","tag-wvu","tag-wvu-basketball","tag-xbox-series-x","tag-xiaomi","tag-yahoo-fantasy-basketball-welcome"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46037","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1403"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46037"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46037\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46038,"href":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46037\/revisions\/46038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46037"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46037"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46037"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}