PHILADELPHIA – “Adversity hits, we respond.”
That’s what Celtics big man Al Horford tweeted Tuesday night following a thrilling, 112-109 bounce-back win in Philadelphia.
The adversity was in reference to the pair of frustrating losses the Celtics had just experienced at home. Last Thursday, they coughed up an 18-point lead to the Los Angeles Lakers. Two nights later, they let a 28-point advantage over the Clippers slip from their grasp.
The team was understandably discouraged following both losses, and particularly after the second defeat. However, the C’s came into Philly with their heads held high Tuesday night, having the utmost confidence that they’d be able to take down one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference on its home court, even without leading scorer Kyrie Irving (strained right knee) on the floor.