He is the oldest man on the court, but he might also be the biggest winner. Al Horford recorded five blocks last night, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Tonight, Al Horford became the second player in NBA history to record five blocks in a playoff game at age 38+. The other is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
— Celtics Stats (@celtics_stats) April 28, 2025
His impact on defense was tremendous. He was able to deal with the two young stars, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, but was also very important in the help position. His ability to both defend ball-handlers and be a disruptive rim protector, still at 38 years old, is just amazing.