The Boston Celtics got a surprise out of veteran big man Al Horford on Saturday night from beyond the arc, with the Florida product knocking down a sizzling 4-of-4 3-point shots he attempted in the Celtics’ 113 – 111 preseason exhibition win over the Toronto Raptors.
And while shooting the 3-ball is not a new revelation for the career 36.4% shooter from downtown, he rarely hoisted the shot as often as he did on Saturday in his first stint with Boston, having boosted the frequency of the shot as part of his overall arsenal while playing with the Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder. And it seems to be paying off.
“I think I am a much better shooter,” observed Horford after the preseason win.