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NBA Playoffs: 5 Reasons the Boston Celtics have Won 3 Straight Games

By Riley Culler

Apr 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) attempts to shoot the ball as Chicago Bulls forward Cristiano Felicio (6) defends during the first half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) attempts to shoot the ball as Chicago Bulls forward Cristiano Felicio (6) defends during the first half in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) dunks the ball past Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) dunks the ball past Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

Al Horford is quietly leading the Celtics to a 1st round series win.

Al Horford has been outstanding in his first five playoff games as a Boston Celtic. The 6’10 Center’s stat line doesn’t look like most stat lines for big men.

  • 35 MPG – 16 PPG – 9 RPG – 6.4 APG – 1.2 SPG

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Horford has stepped up when the Celtics have needed him, scoring on the inside and the ability to shoot the three; Horford is 6-12 from 3PT range this series. Despite playing an average of 35 minutes a game, Horford has only averaged 1.2 personal fouls a game and 1.4 turnovers a game. Horford had a great regular season shooting the ball, but he’s gotten even better in the playoffs.

  • Regular Season: .473 FG% – .355 3P% – .800 FT%
  • Post-Season: .561 FG% – .500 3P% – .909 FT%

Horford hasn’t been the only one to step up, but his contributions have been the biggest so far. Makes you wonder who will be the next Celtic to step up this postseason.

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