During a conference call Saturday, Celtics coach Brad Stevens called Al Horford’s play in Friday’s Game 6 “outstanding” despite a quiet stat line that saw the All-Star score only 6 points on 2-of-8 shooting.
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Stevens: Horford ‘outstanding’ despite stat line
The Cavs’ tough defense against Al Horford and the Celtics was one of the keys in their Game 3 win Saturday.
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Cavs say tough ‘D’ against Horford key in win
The Cavs’ JR Smith, who admitted to “blatantly” pushing Al Horford during Game 2, will not be penalized by the NBA for the flagrant 1 foul, a source told ESPN.
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Source: NBA won’t discipline Smith for shove
Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue says he’s weighing starting Tristan Thompson in Game 2, citing Thompson’s success in guarding Celtics big man Al Horford.
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Lue weighs Thompson starting vs. Horford
Al Horford has seen his season end at the hands of the Cavaliers for four straight postseasons. Judging by his Game 1 performance, Horford has perhaps had enough.
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Horford finally gets the best of the Cavs
This series features two top defenses, but Al Horford, Jayson Tatum and Terry Rozier took care of Philadelphia in Game 1.
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Celtics stay in rhythm while 76ers struggle to defend in Game 1
