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• Celtics' Al Horford: No longer on injury report

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  Horford is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Bulls. Horford missed the 112-98 win over the Wizards on Dec. 15 due to rest purposes. However, Boston had three days off after that contest, so Horford should be ready to go and to handle his regular workload Thursday. The veteran is averaging 9.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game this season.

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• Celtics' Al Horford: Ruled out for Sunday

  8D ago • By RotoWire

  Horford will not play in Sunday's game against the Wizards for rest purposes. The Celtics do not play again until Thursday, so Horford will end up getting some extended time off. The veteran big man is averaging 9.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.2 triples, 0.9 blocks and 0.7 steals across 28.0 minutes in 19 games this season. In his absence, Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet could see more depth minutes at center.

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• Celtics' Al Horford: Starting sans Tatum on Thursday

  10D ago • By RotoWire

  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

  11D ago • By RotoWire

  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

  15D ago • By RotoWire

  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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