The Boston Celtics now have a 3-1 series lead over the Orlando Magic, a feat that cannot be attributed to just one player. Although multiple Boston stars should be celebrated, Al Horford needs to be praised because of his defensive prowess.

Veteran forward Al Horford has embraced the pressure of playing for the Boston Celtics since day one of his tenure with the storied ball club. In an intense basketball city that can sometimes see stars fall to earth when they do not meet the lofty expectations held by Celtics fans, Horford has fit right in for a number of reasons.

Defending champions the Boston Celtics held off the Orlando Magic 107-98 to win game four of the first round of the NBA play-offs. Jayson Tatum scored 37 points and claimed 14 rebounds, making all 14 of his free-throw attempts,