Al Horford opts not to play for Dominican team in FIBA Americas
Al Horford announced Tuesday that he will not play for the Dominican Republic in the upcoming FIBA Americas tournament.
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Al Horford announced Tuesday that he will not play for the Dominican Republic in the upcoming FIBA Americas tournament.
Al Horford will not receive additional discipline for the Flagrant Foul 2 that resulted in his ejection from Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Hawks center Al Horford was ejected from Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals when he was called for a flagrant 2 foul.
On the first possession of the fourth quarter, Atlanta Hawks big man Al Horford appeared to bump knees with Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Iman Shumpert.
Al Horford swooped in to snatch an offensive rebound and dropped in a shot from right under the basket with 1.9 seconds remaining, giving Atlanta a victory.
Al Horford left no doubt that he will play Game 2. “I’m playing,” Horford said Tuesday. “I’m playing. I feel fine. I practiced today.”
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Al Horford and Mo Williams on Monday were named Players of the Week for games played Monday, Jan. 12, through Sunday, Jan. 18.