Al Horford, Jayson Tatum help Celtics even series with victory

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Al Horford has played in more than two dozen postseason series in a 15-year NBA career but rarely has outwardly shown much emotion during all those appearances.

That all changed Monday night.

The 35-year-old Horford had just capped a 10-0 run by driving down the baseline, hitting a game-tying dunk and drawing a foul on two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Horford celebrated by letting out a scream and pumping his fists.

Horford’s big moment was the signature play in a fourth-quarter comeback that enabled the Boston Celtics to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-108 and tie their Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece.

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Boston Celtics' Al Horford reacts in front of Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series Monday, May 9, 2022, in Milwaukee. The Celtics won 116-108 to tie the series 2-2.  (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

"I usually just kind of go about my business," said Horford, who finished with a career playoff-high 30 points. "I do get excited, but I guess you kind of pick your spots, your moments. This was an emotional game."

The teams have alternated victories in this best-of-seven series, which continues Wednesday with Game 5 in Boston.

Boston tied the series mainly because of Horford and Jayson Tatum, who also had 30 points. Horford had 16 points and Tatum 12 in the fourth quarter alone to help the Celtics outscore the defending NBA champions 43-28.

"We love Al," said Boston's Marcus Smart, who scored 18 points. "Best vet we've ever had. Best vet I've ever had. He comes in, never changes whether