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Al Horford is set to play in his 10th career Game 7, joining Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and Bill Russell as the only players ever to play in 10 or more Game 7s

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Boston Celtics forward Al Horford is set to join an elite company.

Al Horford

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The 36-year-old will play his 10th Game 7 against the Miami Heat, becoming 4th player in NBA history to reach such a mark.

Ray Allen played in 11 Game 7s in his book, while Paul Pierce and Bill Russell took part in 10 Game 7s. Horford should join them on Monday.

Horford has a great 7-2 record in Game 7s so far. His only losses came in 2008 when Horford's Atlanta Hawks lost against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference 1st Round and in the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals when Celtics lost against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

In the 2023 Playoffs, Horford averages 6.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game over 19 appearances.

Al Horford's Game 7 history

2008 Eastern Conference 1st Round (L): (8) Hawks 65 - 99 Celtics (1) 2009 Eastern Conference1st Round (W): (5) Heat 78 - 91 Hawks (4) 2010 Eastern Conference1st Round (W): (6) Bucks 74 - 95 Hawks (3) 2017 Eastern ConferenceSemifinals (W): (4) Wizards 105 - 115 Celtics (1) 2018 Eastern Conference1st Round (W): (7) Bucks 96 - 112 Celtics (2) 2018 Eastern ConferenceFinals (L): (4) Cavaliers 87 - 79 Celtics (2) 2022 Eastern ConferenceSemifinals (W): (3) Bucks 81 - 109 Celtics (2) 2022 Eastern ConferenceFinals (W): (2) Celtics 100 - 96 Heat (1) 2023 Eastern ConferenceSemifinals (W): (3) 76ers 88 -112 Celtics (2) Like what we are doing? You can express your gratitude here.