BOSTON — During a 16-second sequence inside the final minute of Thursday’s third quarter, Al Horford gave all he had left.
As the Celtics faced a double-digit deficit — one that was ultimately too much to overcome — Horford didn’t give up, and did all he could to drag the C’s off the mat.
He converted a three-point play, capping a 15-2 run and suddenly cutting the deficit to nine, and flexed his muscles, which has become a signature move in these playoffs. Moments later, he swatted a Jordan Poole layup attempt into the basket stanchion. He let out a big scream to a suddenly rejuvenated and deafening crowd, which sensed a potentially epic Game 6 comeback.
