Lian Po is so old! The Celtics inside veteran really doesn t have the ability to stay on the court for a long time?

In the previous NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals G1, the New York Knicks completed a shocking comeback and defeated the defending champion Boston Celtics who played at home 108-105. After this game, the Knicks also widened the total score of the series to 1-0, and they also regained their home advantage.

In this game, the Celtics' substitute center Al Horford's performance was still a little mediocre. Horford played 34 minutes and 21 seconds in the game, made 2 of 6 shots, 1 of 5 shots from outside the three-point line, and 2 of 2 free throws, scoring 7 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block, including 3 frontcourt rebounds and 4 fouls, with a plus-negative value of 0. Horford felt poor on the offensive end and had no ability to play his shooting ability at all, nor could he get more points. On the defensive end, Horford's performance was actually quite average, and he also did not show enough excellent personal defense ability. His shortcomings in moving speed have been amplified. Kristaps Porzingis had diarrhea and quit the game early. Horford also had to get a lot of playing time in the game. The facts have proved that he is indeed a little embarrassed and has no way to take on so many tasks.

In the NBA regular season this season, Horford made a total of 60 appearances in the first 82 games, averaging 27.7 minutes per game, averaging 9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.9 blocks, and 0.8 turnovers and 1.4 fouls. He shot 42.3%, three-point shooting percentage 36.3%, and free throw shooting percentage 89.5%. In the playoffs, Horford averaged 32.7 minutes in the first six games, with averaging 7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.3 steals and 1.7 blocks, and 0.7 turnovers and 2.5 fouls. He shot 44.4%, three-point shooting percentage 35.3%, and free throw shooting percentage 80%.

Horford's performance this season has really declined, and it also makes everyone feel that they are full of old age. Horford's offensive efficiency has dropped sharply, and it is already difficult for him to provide basic support to the team on the offensive end. The most important thing is that on the defensive end, Horford no longer can play his role well. Horford has only played the role of a substitute for most of this season, and he can only score within limited playing time. The problem is that Porzingis is really unreliable. The Celtics gave him a lot of rest during the regular season, but at a critical moment like his playoffs, he lost the chain again. If Porzingis could not take on more responsibilities, the Celtics would really be in big trouble just by relying on Horford, who was about to be 39 years old.