When it comes to the help they give their team, it's fair to compare star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum to Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. Or at least that is the position of Celtics teammate Al Horford,

Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 22 points, and Al Horford contributed 19 points and eight rebounds. Derrick White and Horford played key roles down the stretch.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right sits with Al Horford during a time out during an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Al Horford continues to build his case for the Hall of Fame, as the Boston Celtics veteran locked down the LeBron James-Luka Dončić duo in a 111-101 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Playing his second-highest minutes of the season,

Overall, the Lakers shot 7-for-23 against Horford, with Doncic and James combining to go 3-for-14. "For me, it's just trying to find a way to have an impact," Horford said. "These types of games always come down to those little details and defending and rebounding,

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla loved how Al Horford was undaunted by the Lakers' attempts to hunt him on Saturday night.

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla enjoyed his front row seat to Al Horford's defensive clinic versus LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers

Without Kristaps Porzingis, the veteran big man was stellar for Boston in their 111-101 win over the Lakers on Saturday.

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla explained special reason Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown saw extra playing time in Celtics' win over Lakers.