It ain’t over ’till it’s over, but when NBA veteran Al Horford starts flexing on you in the fourth quarter, that’s a pretty good sign the game is a wrap.
Horford, a mild-mannered big man who already has more than a dozen years of professional experience, made his first appearance in an NBA Finals game on Thursday night. It was the night before he turned 37 years old, and it was one worth celebrating.
The 6-foot-9 forward made the most of the opportunity, shooting 6-for-8 on his 3-pointers. It was a career-high mark for Horford, and the most any player has ever had in their first NBA Finals game.
