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Boston Celtics: 5 Takeaways From Game 1

By Jack Jameson

Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) gets a hug from guard Avery Bradley (0) after hitting a shot against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) gets a hug from guard Avery Bradley (0) after hitting a shot against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) pumps his fist after hitting a three point shot as Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) looks on during the second quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) pumps his fist after hitting a three point shot as Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) looks on during the second quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Al Horford Put on a Show

Al Horford is not normally a man who produces highlight play after highlight play, but he put on an absolute show for the hometown crowd.

His first highlight came at the end of the first half then he was able to sink a three as time expired to bring the Celtics within three at the half.

Later in the third quarter, Horford was able produce a highlight that would go viral. Horford drove into the paint and was able to make Nikola Mirotic look silly before finishing the play by sinking a mid-range jumper.

The clip was all over social media with multiple fans claiming Mirotic needed to retire.

Lastly, Horford was able to capitalize off a jump ball won by Avery Bradley and jam it home.

https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT/status/853770721830486016

Horford blew by Bobby Portis on the perimeter and was able to evade defenders in the paint and punch it home with his right hand.

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