PHILADELPHIA — Al Horford began his postgame interview in the Celtics locker room, standing in front of a television screen that broadcast the NHL’s 4 Nations championship game between the USA and Canada.
Fittingly, just as the 38-year-old veteran began to field his first question about the Celtics’ sharp early rhythm, Team USA scored a goal.
“Oh, hell yeah!” Derrick White, a self-proclaimed hockey fan, bellowed toward the television, before breaking into a patriotic chant:
“USA! USA! USA!”
USA scored while Al Horford was beginning his locker room interview
Derrick White in the background: “USA!