Al Horford was thrust into the starting lineup for the first time this season in last night’s win against the Brooklyn Nets, and he made the most of his opportunity with a strong across-the-board performance.
Derrick White missed the game due to personal reasons (rumor has it, the birth of his second child), and Horford started as he has for almost the entirety of his 17-year NBA career. He made the most of it.
Al’s statline was modest — 8 points on 4-7 shooting, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block — but in his 30 minutes of action, his impact was undeniable.