Al Horford, a return that is good for the Warriors
In addition win against the Mavericksreturn fromAl Horford there was a nice present under the tree Warriors during Christmas Day. Absent for three weeks due to sciatica, the Dominican quickly stood out on this poster: 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 11 short minutes!
« That’s exactly the idea we’ve had of what he’ll bring to our team since signing » enjoyed it Stephen Curry. « I know he’s had to deal with a lot of injuries, but he’s trying to get his rhythm back. His availability is essential. But that’s why he is what he is, why he’s had the kind of career he’s had and why it’s been a valued interior in the market, compared to everything he’s capable of doing. »
Above all, Al Horford launched Golden State in the first quarter, with a 4/4 three-pointer that gave his team a ten-point lead. The warmth of the welcome from a veteran who must regroup.
« With this series, we almost won the game at the end of the first quarter and at the beginning of the second » even Stephen Curry, who became the 22nd player to reach the 26,000 career points. « That’s what made the difference and what created a small gap, which we were able to exploit for the rest of the game. »
In good health, it changes many things
The two-time MVP wasn’t the only one looking forward to Al Horford’s return, as Jimmy Butler however, he also enjoyed alongside the 2024 champion in hard times since he arrived.
« He really spreads the game, fights for shots at the rim and is a player with tremendous basketball IQ » added the winger. ” Then it’s really fun to play with. As long as you’re on the field having fun, being happy, moving the ball, defending and being competitive… That’s the kind of player he’s always been. »
As for Steve Kerrhe enjoys this three-game winning streak – the second for the Warriors this season – and he’s already looking forward to seeing his interior work on each side of the court in the coming days.
“We are in a good phase, we have a rotation and we are in good health » described the Golden State coach. “ Al’s return was huge, especially with his knack in the first half to create a deficit. Our interiors are all good. Quinten Post doesn’t shoot well, but he plays defense really well. Trace Jackson-Davis does the same thing: defend and counter. Then Al comes back… Suddenly we have a real presence inside if we decide to play big. We have several options from the bench. I really like the way we play. Now you have to get moving and keep going. »
| Al Horford | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2007-08 | ATL | 81 | 31:21 | 49.9 | 0.0 | 73.1 | 3.1 | 6.6 | 9.7 | 1.5 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 10.1 |
| 2008-09 | ATL | 67 | 33:28 | 52.5 | 0.0 | 72.7 | 2.2 | 7.1 | 9.3 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 11.5 |
| 2009-10 | ATL | 81 | 35:07 | 55.1 | 100.0 | 78.9 | 2.9 | 7.0 | 9.9 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 14.2 |
| 2010-11 | ATL | 77 | 35:07 | 55.7 | 50.0 | 79.8 | 2.4 | 7.0 | 9.3 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 15.3 |
| 2011-12 | ATL | 11 | 31:38 | 55.3 | 0.0 | 73.3 | 2.4 | 4.6 | 7.0 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 12.4 |
| 2012-13 | ATL | 74 | 37:15 | 54.3 | 50.0 | 64.4 | 2.6 | 7.6 | 10.2 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 17.4 |
| 2013-14 | ATL | 29 | 33:02 | 56.7 | 36.4 | 68.2 | 2.3 | 6.1 | 8.4 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 18.6 |
| 2014-15 | ATL | 76 | 30:30 | 53.8 | 30.6 | 75.9 | 1.7 | 5.4 | 7.2 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 15.2 |
| 2015-16 | ATL | 82 | 10:05 p.m | 50.5 | 34.4 | 79.8 | 1.8 | 5.5 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 15.2 |
| 2016-17 | BOS | 68 | 10:15 p.m | 47.3 | 35.5 | 80.0 | 1.4 | 5.4 | 6.8 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 14.0 |
| 2017-18 | BOS | 72 | 31:38 | 48.9 | 42.9 | 78.3 | 1.4 | 5.9 | 7.4 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 12.9 |
| 2018-19 | BOS | 68 | 29:01 | 53.5 | 36.0 | 82.1 | 1.8 | 5.0 | 6.7 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 13.6 |
| 2019-20 | PHI | 67 | 30:13 | 45.0 | 35.0 | 76.3 | 1.5 | 5.3 | 6.8 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 11.9 |
| 2020-21 | OKC | 28 | 27:56 | 45.0 | 36.8 | 81.8 | 1.0 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 14.2 |
| 2021-22 | BOS | 69 | 29:03 | 46.7 | 33.6 | 84.2 | 1.6 | 6.1 | 7.7 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 10.2 |
| 2022-23 | BOS | 63 | 30:30 | 47.6 | 44.6 | 71.4 | 1.2 | 5.0 | 6.2 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 9.8 |
| 2023-24 | BOS | 65 | 26:46 | 51.1 | 41.9 | 86.7 | 1.3 | 5.1 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 8.6 |
| 2024-25 | BOS | 60 | 27:38 | 42.3 | 36.3 | 89.5 | 1.3 | 4.8 | 6.2 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 9.0 |
| 2025-26 | GS | 14 | 20:47 | 35.3 | 33.3 | 100.0 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 6.2 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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