Jun 10, 2024, 16:36 ET
The Dominican pointed out that it has been teamwork that has led the Celtics to take a two-game lead against the Dallas Mavericks.
Boston Celtics has gained a two-game lead in the Final Series of the NBA versus Dallas Mavericks, which means the team is just two wins away from winning the 18th championship in franchise history. In the middle of all this, is the Dominican center Al Horfordwho is in his second final in his 17-year career in what could be his last opportunity to play in these instances.
Horfordwho has had the postseason experience without success, playing 183 games without winning a championship, knows that time in the NBA runs out, but on this occasion, with the squad made up of the Celticsthe Dominican understands that this is a special team.
Before the start of the postseason, Horford He noted that both he and the team were more “hungry” never. Now, the Dominican praised the willingness of his teammates to make matches even on nights where his best game is not present.
“I think we are very connected as a group. We’re trying to play hard, compete and make plays. The will of these guys in this locker room is incredible. I am very, very proud of this group. We understood that we had to protect our field. We knew that they were going to come out more aggressive. We were able to resist their partials and protect our court“, said Horford to the media after the second victory of the Celtics against the Mavericks.
Brad Stevensmanager of the team, recognizes how close the locker room he has formed is and especially, how everyone wants to achieve a championship for Horford. “I don’t think there’s any question that everyone in this building wants the best for Al. He’s been a big part of all of our journeys. His character and reputation as a winner precede him. Everyone knows who those guys really are, you can’t fake that. He’s had it all along”said the executive.
