Horford chipped in 19 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 39 minutes during Thursday's 103-90 loss to Golden State in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
The 36-year-old Horford averaged 12.0 points per game over the postseason on an excellent 52.3/48.0/77.8 percent shooting slash. This marked the 10th different postseason Horford has averaged at least 12.0 points. He was an asset defensively as well, bringing versatility and leadership to Boston's top-ranked defensive unit.
Horford had two points (1-4 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 28 minutes during Sunday's 107-88 loss to the Warriors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Horford wasn't expected to replicate his 26-point outburst from Game 1, but his nonexistent offensive production was a glaring hole amid the Celtics' blowout loss. Averaging 12.3 points on 51.2/46.3/81.5 percent shooting slash across 19 playoff contests, Horford is likely to level out in Game 3. However, excluding his Game 1 outburst, Horford is just 3-of-15 from beyond the arc over his last four games.
Celtics' Al Horford: Nets 26 points in first Finals game
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Horford supplied 26 points (9-12 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Thursday's 120-108 victory over Golden State in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Horford made the most of his first opportunity to play in the NBA Finals, leading Boston with 26 points on an efficient 9-for-12 shooting line. He knocked down six three-pointers in the victory -- his most in any game this season -- and tied for second on the team with six boards. Horford is averaging 12.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.5 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers across 18 playoff contests this season.
