On May 10, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA playoffs continued. In a game in eastern focus today, the Celtics took on the Bucks on the road. Trailing 2-1 in the first three games, today's game was crucial for the Celtics.
In the first quarter, the Green Army's 35-year-old veteran Horford showed a good feel. Trailing 6-0 at the start, Horford hit a shot to help the Greens break the scoring drought, after which Horford won again to help the Greens narrow the point gap. Before the end of the quarter, Horford received a pass from Smart in the bottom right corner and hit a steady three-pointer. After entering the second quarter, it was Horford who received a pass from his teammate at 45 degrees on the right and hit a steady three-point shot to help the Green Army take the lead for the first time in the game today. Throughout the first half, Horford had 11 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block on 4-of-4 shooting, and the Green Army trailed the Bucks by one point at 47:48.
After entering the third quarter, Horford was dunked by the alphabet brother, and his hand dropped in the quarter, only 1 of 4, hitting a three-pointer at the right 45 degrees. Entering the final quarter, Horford hit a mid-range shot, and then Horford held the ball outside to break through the alphabet brother defense to complete a one-arm dunk and cause a foul to be 2+1, but he also ate a technical foul by hitting the face of the alphabet brother.
Horford then hit consecutive three-point and mid-range shots to help the Green Army tighten its grip. 5:40 ahead of the finale, Horford hit another three-point shot in the bottom right corner to help the Greens rally, after which Horford grabbed an offensive rebound and caused a foul to play 2+1! Led by Horford, the Green Army completed an 11-point comeback!
In the end, the Celtics beat the Bucks on the road to make the series total 2-2. Throughout the game, Horford played a total of 42 minutes, shooting 11 of 14, including 5 of 7 three-pointers and 3 of 4 free throws, totaling 30 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists, and 30 points also set a new career playoff scoring record for Horford! As a 35-year-old veteran, Horford's performance is amazing, and he has also been rushed to the number one position in the national hot search by fans!
According to the schedule, the 5th game between the two teams will be played on May 12, and the Celtics will return to play at home!