Al Horford is not very intelligent

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Al Horford Must Still Think He’s At Florida
Published 4/27/2008 by Drexl Spivey at Tirico Suave
I know he’s a rookie and this was at the end of a big upset, but this taunt from Al Horford, directed at Paul Pierce of all people, seems to be a little much, considering the Hawks finished 29 games behind the Celtics and are still down 2-1 in the series. Credit to Odenized for the video.

Why is Al Horford So Mad at Paul Pierce?
Published 4/27/2008 by Tom Ziller at FanHouse
Filed under: Celtics, Hawks, NBA Playoffs, NBA Videos, NBA Last Night, Boston, AtlantaVia Odenized, from the final minute of Atlanta's shocking win over Boston. Keep your eye out for the large man screaming at the fellow laying on the ground at about the 16-second mark. Al Horford is not normally considered a fire-branding red-ass, so the verbal explosion is a bit of a shock. Did Paul Pierce do something to upset Al? No, not really. Horford ...

Welcome To Quitsville, Population: 12 [Nba Closer]
Published 4/27/2008 by Leitch at Deadspin
... Mike Bibby had a mini-redemption game with 12 points and 8 assists, and Joe Johnson added 23, 7 and 6. Paul Pierce (17 points), Ray Allen (13), Rajon Rondo (10) and Kendrick Perkins (10) all reached double figures, but they didn't play the spirited defense the Celtics have become known for this season. I bet they will in Game 4, because as if the loss itself wasn't motivation enough, I'm guessing they're going to be pretty fired up after the way Horford got all up in Pierce's mug at the end of the game. (Big mistake, rook.) ...

Worst of the Weekend
Published 4/28/2008 by Basketbawful at Basketbawful
... Al Horford: The rook has been on fire against the Celtics, averaging around 15 points and 11 rebounds. Moreover, he's been the most fearless Hawk of all. Still...he needs to do a better job of controlling his youthful stupidity. Because giving Paul Pierce the business? Not a good idea. Especially after ...

NBA Playoffs: A Monday Night Viewer's Guide [Tonight's NBA Action]
Published 4/28/2008 by Leitch at Deadspin
... Anger: The Celtics don't like losing. It makes Kevin Garnett Crazy. Sorry, crazier. They got a little complacent in Game 3 and they know it. That's not going to happen again. Especially not after the way Al Horford got in Paul Pierce's face at the end of the last game. Speaking of which... ...