Al Horford, who is finally heading to NBA Finals: Horford on making NBA Finals for first time in his career

Celtics’ Al Horford on making NBA Finals for first time in his career: ‘Didn’t know how to act’

Al Horford increases salary guarantee by $5 million for next season after Celtics clinch NBA Finals spot

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After the Celtics downed the Heat in Game 7 in Miami, Horford collapsed onto the ground in celebration. Horford has played in 950 regular season games and 142 in the postseason.

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“Just didn’t know how to act,” Horford said. “Just caught up, excited. A lot of hard work. I’ve been a part of a lot of great teams, a lot of great teammates, and I’m so proud of this group.

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Horford said he knew he still had some production left in his aging body, it wasn’t a guarantee he would get that opportunity.

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the Celtics will take on the Warriors in the NBA Finals with Game 1 set for 9 p.m. Thursday at Chase Center.

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