Yardbarker: Al Horford

Atlanta's highest since 1993

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:01:00 -0500

Al Horford had 24 points to lead nine scorers in double figures and the Atlanta Hawks enjoyed their best offensive night in 16 years to beat the slumping Toronto Raptors 146-115 on Wednesday night.

Hawks explode for 146 points in wipeout of Raptors

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:01:00 -0500

Al Horford had 24 points to lead nine scorers in double figures and the Atlanta Hawks enjoyed their best offensive night in 16 years to beat the slumping Toronto Raptors 146-115 on Wednesday night.

On to December

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:44:27 -0500

Hey, folks- Sorry for the delay. No good excuse, just a lot going on. Anyway, some thoughts about the game tonight. Again, like Detroit, it’s a game the Hawks should win, only more so, given that they’re at home. Toronto has lost four in a row and five of the last six. Plus, I get the sense that the team has reached a similar level of frustration that it had after Charlotte, which was the catalyst for the seven-game winning streak. Not saying they’ll reel off seven in a row ...

Create-a-caption: 'Pizzaza, anyone?'

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:35:48 -0500

Zaza Pachulia(notes) and Al Horford(notes) pose for a photo during the Hawks' Thanksgiving Feast in Atlanta. Best caption wins some bird. Good luck. After the jump, our generation's Bird, Parrish and McHale. Winner, Roger Mason(notes) Jr. = Hero:What does it take to rebound in the NBA? [pause] Depends.Co-runner-up, Joemama:Although initially flattered by all the attention, the basketball decided to stay on the rim after reviewing its options. Co-runner-up, Magic32:Here was the scene e...

Line of the Night (11/13): Al Horford

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:55:23 -0500

I thought about giving this honor to one of the Nuggets in their rout of the Lakers, but isn’t the young Hawks’ 97-86 win over the Celtics in Boston more impressive? Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Mike Bibby and Jamal Crawford all played well, but it was Al Horford that held down the middle against Boston’s [...]

"...When they go out on the court, they’re on edge”

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:10:24 -0500

The quote in the headline? That belongs to Al Horford... and he's talking about the Celtics.After yesterday’s practice, Kevin Garnett was asked if he considers the Atlanta Hawks a rival. The Celtics forward responded, “Not at all.” That comment didn’t surprise Al Horford, though the Hawks forward believes the C’s know they’ll have a battle on their hands when the teams face off tonight at 8 at the Garden. “I’m sure they feel that way, but I know that when they go out on...

The Return of Agent Zero

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:02:36 -0500

What’s up Yard?! It's ya boy B-Wood! I’m chilling here in Atlanta watching some film in preparation for our game tonight against the Hawks and my matchup with Al Horford (who’s started off the season playing fantastic). As I prepare for the game, I can’t help but reflect back to our last game against Dallas and how well we played in the 4th quarter against an obvious playoff contender. Yeah, we have a new coach staff and new players but the thing that made the biggest difference was an old familiar face that the folks in DC haven’t seen in a long time – it was the return of Agent Zero (Gilbert Arenas)!

Gil finished with 29 points on 10-21 shooting and dropped 9 dimes – so much for the myth that he can’t pass! He looked explosive down the lane, his mid-range game looked better than ever and he continuously put pressure on the Dallas defense all night long. While some fans and media have been critical of Agent Zero lately, I’m glad to have the guy back and glad that he looks almost 100%! Like I said, it’s just one game but here’s hoping the Wizards and Agent Zero have a great year!

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Aight Yard, I’m gone!

B

Pierce may owe Al Horford money

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:11:51 -0500

So in all the yapping during the 2008 Celtics-Hawks series, Paul Pierce apparently bet Al Horford $10 K that the Hawks wouldn't win a single game. At least... that's what Al Horford is saying Today, on 790 the zone, Al Horford told a story that happened sometime during the first two games of 2008 playoff series with Boston. Pierce and Al were jawing at each other standing at the free throw line. Realizing talk is cheap, they made a 10,000 dollar wager over whe...

Al Horford: Paul Pierce owes me $10K

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:35:50 -0500

Today, on 790 The Zone in Atlanta, Hawks forward Al Horford(notes) threw on his slippers, pulled a chair up by the fireplace and reminisced about the delightful 2008 Eastern Conference playoffs. Peachtree Hoops explains:"[...] Al Horford told a story that [happened] sometime during the first two games of 2008 playoff series with Boston. [Paul] Pierce and Al were jawing at each other standing at the free throw line. Realizing talk is cheap, they made a $10,000 wager over whether the Hawks...

Summer break Horford style

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:04:51 -0500

Al Horford (right) is eager to get things started for the Hawks this season. He's already in town and working out in preparation for training camp, which kicks off Sept. 29. HAWKSVILLE – In the pantheon of awards Al Horford has won during his basketball career, being named Monday’s MVP of the John “Beans” Beckett Invitational probably doesn’t rank anywhere near the top (some people are into NCAA titles and stuff like that I guess). But that didn’t sto...

HOME TEAM!!!!!

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:56:59 -0500

Yo what's up Yardbarker Family? Just wanted to take time out and reach out to my extended family on my downtime. Coming off a good win against Chicago last night, my homie Al Horford did some damage last night with 27pts 17 rbs, 7blks... We play the Boston Celtics tonight... This is going to be a good game, rematch from last year playoff series, also with us being 6-0, I know the Celtics are going to being there "A" game to the table tonight. This is our 3rd game of a 4 games/ 7days road trip....These road trip are cool, but nothing hanging out with family and sleeping in your own bed. Before, I left out on the road I got my parents tickets to the Tina Turner concert in Atlanta. When I tell you, they party so hard like they was back in high school it was too funny. This weekend we play New Jersey at home, my Oklahoma Sooners have a bye week, and my Dallas Cowboys play the Redskins in Washington. I'm pretty excited about watching my Cowboys get back on the field after coming off a bye week. Last be not least, one of the happiest moments of my life is that, I found out that my fiance and I are having a baby girl!!! My daughter will be spoiled rotten, whatever she can grab she can have, she probably won't wear the same outfit twice. Holla Me 404-665-3425

T.J. Ford removed from court on stretcher after hard foul

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:07:41 -0500

Raptors fans took a collective deep breath tonight and are still holding it as they - and the team - wait for more information on the status of T.J. Ford. As you'll see in the video, Ford was fouled hard by Atlanta rookie Al Horford late in the fourth quarter while cruising in for an easy layup. Horford was given a flagrant foul 2, resulting in immediate ejection from the game.

Dream Come True

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:49:14 -0500

I really dont know how to put in to words how im feeling at the moment. The draft couldnt of turned out any better in my opinion. I got to see my boy Greg walk across as the number 1 pick and then i hear my name called as the number 4 pick! I felt that the Atlanta Hawks pick was the most important pick of the draft. When David Stern walked out with the results of the 3rd pick i could barely breath. I had no idea what he was about to say. Once i heard Al Horford's name i exhaled and looked at my family members who live in the city of Memphis and just smiled :) . I knew i was headed to the Memphis Grizzlies. Its crazy to me because a year ago i never would of thought that i would be in the situation that I am in right now. It seems like just yesterday i was graduating from Lawrence North and trying to figure out how im going to make it in college. Now im headed to the NBA to play for the Memphis Grizzlies. Wow, its almost hard for me to ever show emotion but tonight was a night that i will remember for the rest of my life so i had to open up. Im so excited to get to Memphis and start my career. I actually will be there in about 7 hours so who knows if ill ever get to sleep tonight haha.