Al Horford Responds to Criticism by Leading Celtics to Victory

Al Horford was laughed at by reporters for calling himself an "elite shooter".
Horford proved his critics wrong by scoring 5-of-7 from three-point range.
Horford's competitive spirit and ability to use perceived slights as motivation have been key to his success throughout his career.
Horford's outside shooting ability has become a weapon for the Celtics, allowing him to age gracefully and contribute to the team's success.
Horford poured in 5 of 7 3-pointers and scored 17 points during the Celtics' win, and his shootaround interaction became a thing.