The Boston Celtics are one win away from advancing to the second round of the NBA playoffs, thanks to a huge nights from Jayson Tatum and Al Horford against the Magic in Orlando.

Making his second consecutive start in place of injured guard Jrue Holiday, Horford scored just six points in the hard-fought victory but blocked five Orlando shots, his most in a game since January 2024. Two of those came in the fourth quarter as the Celtics turned a 91-91 tie with four minutes remaining into a nine-point win.

Al Horford may no longer be in his prime, but he still leaves a lasting impact on the Boston Celtics, especially in the NBA playoffs. The 38-year-old made