Theboston celticsthey could not force a seventh game in the NBA Finals when they were defeated this Thursday 103 by 90 at the TD Garden product of 34 points fromStephen Curryand company.

Despite this, the DominicanAl Horfordwanted to keep the positive of the season in the press conference after the game in which the Warriors were crowned NBA champions.

“Obviously it is very difficult to lose and be in this position.I am very proud of our group. I am very proud of the growth of our group throughout the year”, were the first words of the center of the Celtics after the game.

Horford emphasized growth as they went from being a team playing for .500, “an average team” in his own words, and he doesn’t want to get caught up in “the bad stuff” that happened Thursday night.

“I want us to keep perspective on how much we’ve grown, and specifically,Jayson (Tatum)YJaylen (Brown). There is a lot in your hands, a lot of responsibility. They took it calmly. They made the adjustments. They improved. They grew as players”, expressed Horford who contributed 19 points and 14 rebounds in the match.

Alfred Joel stated that the team can keep their heads up and that the fans can be sure that they gave everything they could, while expressing his eagerness for the season ahead.

“I think we grew a lot throughout the season, and clearly we still have a lot to do. I’m motivated on that part.That will be our challenge as a group, to be better for next seasonHorford finished.

A learning experience due to the degree of attention, the stage where they played and everything that entailed. Horford is aiming to continue to be an impact player and make the group better from now on.

“It’s tough when you have the momentum and you make a mistake, then they come and score from the other end of the floor. We got better as the playoffs went on… We just couldn’t do it against this team.”