ClutchPoints Dec 13, 2019
Al Horford wants Celtics fans to remember how hard he worked
Al Horford didn’t play against the Boston Celtics on Thursday due to a knee injury, but he was shown on the jumbotron and received cheers — although there were some boos as well. Horford spent the previous three seasons with the Celtics before signing with the Philadelphia 76ers this past summer. He signed a four-year, […] The post Al Horford wants Celtics fans to remember how hard he worked appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 13, 2019
Sixers’ Al Horford reacts to ‘Welcome Back’ photo presented by Celtics
It was a nice reunion for Al Horford and the Boston Celtics. The big man spent a couple of years in Beantown and is a beloved figure there. He’s well-respected to the point that the Celtics gave him a “Welcome Back” photo in his first game in the TD Garden as a member of the […] The post Sixers’ Al Horford reacts to ‘Welcome Back’ photo presented by Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog Dec 13, 2019
Must C’s: Celtics fans showers Al Horford with love
Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald Boston is a brotherhood. Al Horford played only three seasons in Boston. He never won a championship and it’s unlikely that his number will get raised to the rafters, but on Thursday night, Celtics fans applauded him on his sort of homecoming. Lots of love in Boston for Al Horford ♥️ pic.twitter.com/tU5NFp6auH— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) December 13, 2019 A welcoming applause for @Al_Horford pic.twitter.com/dkhZcNNUaU— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) December 13, 2019 Depending on...
ClutchPoints Dec 12, 2019
Al Horford gets standing ovation from TD Garden crowd
Al Horford of the Philadelphia 76ers went back to the TD Garden for the first time since leaving the Boston Celtics. The home crowd put on a class act by giving the veteran center a standing ovation. In the clip below from John Karalis of MassLive, the crowd exploded as he was shown on the […] The post Al Horford gets standing ovation from TD Garden crowd appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Boston Celtics Blog | ESPN Boston Dec 12, 2019
76ers without Horford (knee, hammy) vs. Celtics
Al Horford had to miss his first game at Boston as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers due to a sore left knee and left hamstring tightness. Horford took part in pregame workout but determined he wouldn't be able to play.
ClutchPoints Dec 12, 2019
Sixers’ Al Horford says leaving Celtics was tough, but couldn’t pass up opportunity to play with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons
Al Horford says it was tough leaving the Boston Celtics this past summer, but the All-Star big man just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons on the Sixers. Horford spent the previous three seasons in Boston before signing with the Sixers this past offseason. He signed a four-year, […] The post Sixers’ Al Horford says leaving Celtics was tough, but couldn’t pass up opportunity to play with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 12, 2019
Sixers’ Al Horford won’t play in return game vs. Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford won’t play on Thursday when the Sixers take on the Boston Celtics in Boston. Horford spent the previous three seasons in Boston before signing with the Sixers this past offseason: Al Horford (left knee) will not play tonight. — A. Sherrod Blakely (@ASherrodblakely) December 13, 2019 Horford signed a […] The post Sixers’ Al Horford won’t play in return game vs. Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog Dec 12, 2019
Boston Celtics daily links 12/12/19
Tacko Fall vs Pacers 12/11/19 | Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Celtics notebook: Eye infection keeps Marcus Smart out again Celtics can’t keep up with Pacers’ finishing kick Globe Brogdon, Holiday help Pacers rally past Celtics 122-117 Observations from the Celtics’ loss to the Pacers Kemba Walker’s 44 points nearly rescue Celtics Jaylen Brown says Al Horford ‘should be celebrated’ in Boston return Celtics Green Preview: 76ers (18-7) at Celtics (17-6) Game #24 12/12/19 Comments from the Other Side -...
CelticsBlog Dec 12, 2019
Jaylen Brown: Al Horford ‘should be celebrated’ in his return to Boston
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Former Celtic Al Horford will play in Boston Thursday for the first time since signing with the rival Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. The Boston Celtics already had a former star player from last year’s team come back to play, well not entirely play or even show up, in front of the hometown crowd at TD Garden. The reception should be much different for Al Horford, who signed a four-year, $109 million deal with Philadelphia this offseason, when he makes his first return back to Boston as a member of the 76ers in an anticipated matchup of Eastern...
ClutchPoints Dec 12, 2019
Al Horford questionable for return game vs. Celtics due to knee, hamstring issues
Al Horford’s status for Thursday night’s game against the Celtics is in question, as the Sixers forward is dealing with soreness in his knee and tightness in his hamstring. According to a report from Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Horford underwent treatment on Thursday morning and participated in shootaround. His status is expected to […] The post Al Horford questionable for return game vs. Celtics due to knee, hamstring issues appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 11, 2019
Jaylen Brown’s message to Celtics fans ahead of Al Horford’s return with Sixers
When the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers face off on Thursday in TD Garden, there’s a chance that current Sixers forward Al Horford will get booed. The reason would be because Horford, who played in Boston for the past three seasons, chose to sign with the Sixers this offseason for a four-year $109 million contract. […] The post Jaylen Brown’s message to Celtics fans ahead of Al Horford’s return with Sixers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 2, 2019
VIDEO: Sixers’ Al Horford chases down Bojan Bogdanovic and swats him at rim
Philadelphia 76ers center Al Horford is one of the best defenders in the league despite not being the most athletic player out there. Horford displayed some rarely seen hops on Monday night, denying Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic an easy bucket in their game at the Wells Fargo Center. The 33-year-old channeled his inner LeBron […] The post VIDEO: Sixers’ Al Horford chases down Bojan Bogdanovic and swats him at rim appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Nov 28, 2019
REPORT: Sixers’ Josh Richardson (hamstring) doubtful, Al Horford (rest) out against Knicks
The Philadelphia 76ers could be without two of their starters when they play the New York Knicks on Friday. According to the latest NBA Injury Report, Richardson is listed as doubtful to play due to a right hamstring tightness. Meanwhile, Al Horford is sidelined for a scheduled rest. While Richardson’s injury appears concerning, it is […] The post REPORT: Sixers’ Josh Richardson (hamstring) doubtful, Al Horford (rest) out against Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Nov 25, 2019
Al Horford speaks out on Raptors star Pascal Siakam’s work ethic
When the Toronto Raptors selected Pascal Siakam in the latter half of the 2016 NBA Draft, I don’t think anyone expected this. Sure, Siakam looked like he could develop into a solid two-way role player, perhaps becoming a really good three-and-D guy, but Siakam has already far exceeded those expectations. Now in his fourth season, […] The post Al Horford speaks out on Raptors star Pascal Siakam’s work ethic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Nov 25, 2019
Sixers’ Al Horford impressed with how Raptors’ coaching staff develops young players
The Toronto Raptors may have lost Kawhi Leonard over the summer, but they have still shown signs of being a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference this season, as they have gone 11-4 thus far. The Raptors will face the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, and ahead of the matchup, Sixers big man Al Horford […] The post Sixers’ Al Horford impressed with how Raptors’ coaching staff develops young players appeared first on ClutchPoints.
