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Celtics' Al Horford: Ruled out for Sunday
Al Horford will not play in Sunday's game against the Wizards for rest purposes.The Boston 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
Al 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
Al 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
Al 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
Al 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 Boston 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
Al 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
Al 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
Al 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
Al 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
Al 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.