For the first few minutes of Thursday’s match-up between the Celtics and the Suns, it was a Kevin Durant — Al Horford showdown. Just like we all expected?
Facing off for the 26th time of their professional careers, the #2 and #3 picks from the 2007 NBA Draft, respectively, each scored 8 points in the first six minutes. Horford hit a patented three out the gate, and Durant sunk a slew of mid-ranges, just as he has for the last 17 years in the league.
But, for just the second time ever, in the Celtics’ 127-112 win against the Suns, Horford outscored the former MVP, putting up a season-high 24 points.