BOSTON
Al Horford captured the attention of Boston sports fans even on Super Bowl Sunday.
Horford made a 15-foot fadeaway jumper at the buzzer and the Celtics finished off the Portland Trail Blazers 97-96 Sunday, giving New England fans a few hours to get home before the Patriots played for the NFL championship.
“ Wanted to end the game so we could go watch the Super Bowl,” Celtics coach Brad Stevens said.
Horford wound up with 22 points and 10 rebounds, helping Boston win its fourth in a row.
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