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Al Horford lauds Chase Center atmosphere after Warriors' OT win over Nuggets | NBC Sports Bay Area

Name: Al Horford lauds Chase Center atmosphere after Warriors' OT win over Nuggets | NBC Sports Bay Area
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Description: In a post‑game interview after the Golden State Warriors' overtime win over the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center, Al Horford reflects on several key…

24 Oct 2025 · 2 min

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In a post‑game interview after the Golden State Warriors' overtime win over the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center, Al Horford reflects on several key aspects of the contest. He lauds Stephen Curry’s clutch three‑pointer that forced overtime and highlights the excitement of being part of such moments. Horford describes the electric atmosphere created by the home crowd, noting how fans’ energy amplified the experience. He explains that his decision to join the Warriors was driven by a desire to play in “special games” and to be part of a team capable of delivering memorable performances. When asked about the unconventional jumbo lineup used in overtime— a configuration the unit had never practiced together— Horford emphasizes the players’ instinctive chemistry, defensive focus, and willingness to make smart plays without turnovers. Throughout, he conveys enthusiasm for the team’s collective effort, the contributions of teammates like Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler, and his personal excitement about returning to the Warriors’ arena.

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How nice was this moment, this close for you, you know, kind of in a new situation to have a finish like that?
It was nice. It was nice to be a part of that. And, you know, Steph hitting that shot to force overtime and for us to find a way to win the game, it feels really good.
How about that part of it? You know, the Steph aspect and just, you know, being on the Warriors, how unique is the feel of being out there in that type of environment with them?
Yeah, I mean, it's— those are difficult shots. Shots that you need those to go down, and to be a part of that, it's pretty special. Playing these type of games, Denver's— it's a great team, one of the best teams in our league. And for us to be able to find a way to win that, that's pretty special.
Al, you talked a lot about you picked this position, this team, because you knew they had a chance to play special games. You obviously played against them. And when you're in the middle of it, you're seeing Steph do that, Jimmy do that, you're hitting a 3. Are you at any point going, yeah, this is why I'm here. This is why I picked this situation.
Yeah. I mean, it's, you know, I'm fortunate to be in this position and yeah, for these moments, it's, what you play for and understanding that, you know, that we still have a long ways to go, but to be able to come here and take, you know, Denver was great tonight. Aaron Gordon was great and everything they were doing to take their best shot and still be there and manage to get it to overtime and be a part of this game. It's what I'm—
What's it like to be back?
You know, what I'm excited to be here for.
Al, your first official game here as a Warrior with this home crowd, just what'd you think of the environment, especially late in regulation into overtime?
Yeah, energy was great. You know, the fans were, you know, really into it and helping us. Just a very, very fun atmosphere and different guys coming in and contributing and, We talked about the Steph shots, but then Jimmy hits that big 3 from the top of the key. And that was also a special play. But just in general, all the guys coming in and we're trying to do our part and just a lot of fun to be a part of that.
Last one over here on the left.
Steph said that jumbo lineup that closed in overtime, you guys had never practiced together in that lineup. How are you guys able to be so seamless in overtime? Just know each other's movements and everything?
Yeah, I mean, you know, we're kind of fighting for our lives. There, you know, at the end, just trying to get stops, trying to do whatever we can on the defensive end, and then on offense, just continuing to figure it out. I'm playing off of Steph, playing off of Draymond and Jimmy, and I'm just, you know, I was just trying to be out there trying to make plays. But for us, it's just playing to win. And with that lineup, even though we haven't played together, that was the feeling behind it. Defensively, we wanted to do a good job. Defensively and then on offense, making sure that we're, you know, we're getting to space and that we're getting good looks and we're not turning the ball over.