Celtics' Al Horford: Starting sans Tatum on Thursday
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Horford will enter the starting lineup in Thursday's game against Detroit, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
With Jayson Tatum (knee) sidelined, Horford will return to the starting frontcourt alongside Kristaps Porzingis. Horford has been a mainstay in the starting five, and over his last five starts the veteran big man has averaged 11.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 blocks across 32.4 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Removed from injury report
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Horford (toe) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against Detroit.
Horford appears good to go for Thursday's contest. The 38-year-old is averaging 10.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 32.0 minutes across his last three appearances, although Kristaps Porzingis being healthy for Thursday's game could result in a slightly lessened workload.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Sitting Saturday
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Horford will be held out of Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to a left big toe sprain, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Horford logged 36 minutes during Friday's win against Milwaukee, and while he's officially listed as out with a left toe sprain, this is likely more of a rest day for the veteran center. Look for Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta to pick up extra minutes Saturday in Horford's absence.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Gets green light Friday
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Horford (toe) is available for Friday's matchup versus the Bucks, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
With Kristaps Porzingis (lower leg) sidelined Friday, Horford is expected to get the start. However, it would not come as a surprise if Horford was held out of the second leg of the back-to-back set during Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies. The 38-year-old has appeared in three of the Celtics' last five outings, during which he averaged 8.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks across 28.3 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Questionable for Friday
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Horford is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Bucks due to a sprained left big toe.
Horford's toe injury could cause him to miss the first leg of Boston's back-to-back Friday. With Kristaps Porzingis (foot) also questionable, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta could receive increased playing time.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Starting vs. Detroit
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Horford is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Horford was cleared to play Wednesday and will return to the starting lineup after a one-game absence. Over his last 11 appearances, the veteran big man has averaged 9.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.7 steals in 29.2 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Cleared to play Wednesday
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Horford (rest/toe) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Horford took a seat for the second half of Boston's back-to-back set Monday versus Miami after playing 30 minutes during Sunday's loss in Cleveland. Over his last 11 appearances, the veteran big man has averaged 9.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.7 steals in 29.2 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Out Monday, as expected
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Horford (rest/toe) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
As expected, Horford will take a seat for the second half of Boston's back-to-back set after posting eight points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 30 minutes during Sunday's loss to Cleveland. With Kristaps Porzingis (rest/knee) also out, Neemias Queta, Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman are all candidates for increased roles.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Starting Sunday
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Horford will start Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
With Jaylen Brown (illness) and Derrick White (foot) unavailable, Horford and Sam Hauser will move into the starting lineup. Across 14 starts this season, Horford has averaged 10.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks in 27.9 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Gets green light Sunday
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Horford (toe) is available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
The veteran big man has been a mainstay on the injury report, though he'll play in this one. Horford will likely come off the bench behind Kristaps Porzingis (knee). In his last five outings (four starts), Horford has averaged 11.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 blocks across 29.8 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Listed as questionable
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Horford is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers due to a left toe sprain, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Horford came off the bench in the 138-129 win over the Bulls, though he racked up only two points, a rebound and three assists across 25 minutes. His questionable tag could be concerning for the Celtics, as Kristaps Porzingis (foot) is also questionable. If both are out, Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet would be candidates to see more time in the frontcourt.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Retreating to bench role
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Horford is not in the Celtics' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Horford will come off the bench Friday for the first time this season while Kristaps Porzingis gets the start at center. It's the first time Horford and Porzingis will be available to play together this season, and the former should continue to serve as the Celtics' "sixth starter" when the latter is sidelined. Through 14 regular-season contests, Horford is averaging 10.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 27.9 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Al Horford: No longer on injury report
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Horford (illness) is not listed on the injury report and will be available for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Horford missed the win over the Clippers on Monday due to an illness, but the veteran big man had enough time to recover. He'll be available for Friday's contest, though it's unclear if he or Kristaps Porzingis will get the start at center.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Downgraded to out
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Horford (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
As expected, Horford has been downgraded from doubtful to out along with Luke Kornet (hamstring). However, Kristaps Porzingis (foot) is cleared to make his season debut. Horford's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Chicago.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Doubtful for Monday
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Horford (illness) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Celtics were likely planning on Horford to sit even before this illness. Luke Kornet (hamstring) is also considered doubtful, but Kristaps Porzingis (foot) is expected to be in the rotation for the first time this season.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Gets green light Sunday
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Horford (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Horford will return to the starting lineup after a one-game absence. The veteran big man has averaged 13.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 52.2 percent from the field and 47.1 percent from downtown across 30.6 minutes per game in his last five outings. However, Horford has missed two of the Celtics' past four games.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Iffy against Minnesota
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Horford (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Horford is in danger of missing his second straight contest Sunday due to an illness. If the veteran big man is downgraded to out against Minnesota, Neemias Queta will likely draw another start.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Ruled out Friday vs. Wizards
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Horford (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Horford was a late addition to the injury report due to a non-COVID illness and will miss his second game over the Celtics' last four outings. With the veteran big man out, Neemias Queta will likely draw the start with Luke Kornet seeing an uptick in playing time off the bench.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Pops for season-high 20 on Tuesday
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Horford provided 20 points (7-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 120-117 win over the Cavaliers.
It was a season high in scoring for the 38-year-old big, and Horford continues to give the Celtics reliable minutes in the frontcourt. He's drained multiple three-pointers in six straight starts, averaging 13.0 points, 6.5 boards, 3.0 threes, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks over that stretch while shooting 50.9 percent from the floor and 45.0 percent (18-for-40) from beyond the arc.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Knocks down five threes vs. Raptors
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Horford produced 18 points (6-11 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Saturday's 126-123 overtime win over Toronto.
Horford returned to the starting lineup Saturday after sitting Wednesday against the Nets due to rest and a left big toe sprain. The veteran big man isn't a focal point in the Celtics' offense, but with the Raptors' defense honed in on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Horford saw plenty of open looks from beyond the arc and tied a season high with five three-pointers. Horford is averaging 9.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals over 27.0 minutes per game.
