Horford (knee) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's Game 1 against the Magic, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Horford spent most of the season on the injury report due to a left big toe sprain, but he missed three of the final four games of the regular season due to a right knee sprain. The week off has benefited the veteran big man, and he's been given the green light to play in Boston's postseason opener Sunday. In 17 regular-season games since the All-Star break, Horford averaged 11.6 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 30.1 minutes per game while connecting on 38.5 percent of his three-point attempts over that span.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Available for Sunday
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Horford, who missed Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hornets due to a right knee sprain, is expected to be ready for the start of the postseason.
The Celtics sat out most of their top players Sunday, as they had already secured their playoff seeding a while back. Horford made a total of 60 regular-season appearances, averaging 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 blocks and 1.9 three-pointers in 27.6 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Out for regular-season finale
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Horford is out for Sunday's game against the Hornets due to a right knee sprain.
The Celtics will rest all their top players for the regular-season finale, meaning Boston will give extended minutes to non-regulars for this matchup versus Charlotte. Horford will have almost a week of rest before the Celtics start their playoff run on April 19 against a to-be-determined opponent. This means Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta are likely to handle an expanded role in the frontcourt Sunday.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Double-double against Charlotte
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Horford finished Friday's 130-94 victory over the Hornets with 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal across 27 minutes.
Horford missed the Celtics' last two games due to a knee injury, but he was inserted into the starting lineup due to the absence of Jaylen Brown (knee). Horford proceeded to lead the Celtics in rebounds and logged his seventh double-double of the season. With Boston locked in as the No. 2 seed, the veteran big man will likely be held out of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hornets.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Starting against Charlotte
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Horford is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Hornets on Friday.
Horford will return Friday from a one-game absence due to a knee injury, and he'll make his 42nd start of the season due to Jaylen Brown (knee) being sidelined. With the Celtics locked in as the No. 2 seed in the East, Horford will likely cede some of his minutes to Luke Kornet, Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Will play against Charlotte
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Horford (knee) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Hornets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Horford will return to the floor Friday after a two-game absence due to a knee issue. The veteran big man has put up some decent numbers over the last seven games, averaging 11.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from deep.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Another absence coming
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Horford (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Magic, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Horford will miss his second game in a row with a right knee sprain. Presumably, the Celtics are being cautious since they have their No. 2 seed locked up. Horford's next chance to play will be Friday against the Hornets.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Not playing Tuesday
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Horford (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Horford has been a mainstay on the injury report due to a left big toe sprain, but he is now dealing with a right knee sprain that will keep him out of Tuesday's Atlantic Division clash. With Horford out and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) questionable, there will be more minutes off the bench for Luke Kornet, Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman. Horford's next chance to play is Wednesday against the Magic.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Will start Sunday
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Horford will start Sunday's game against the Wizards, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
With Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) unavailable, Horford and Luke Kornet will start in the frontcourt. As a starter this season, Horford has averaged 9.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.7 steals-plus-blocks in 29.6 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Will play vs. Phoenix
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Horford (toe) has been cleared to play Friday against the Suns, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
After missing three of the last five games for the Celtics with a toe injury, Horford will be back on the floor Friday against Phoenix. The veteran big man has played well over the last three games for Boston, averaging 18.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 blocks per game, shooting 50 percent from the floor and 38.5 percent from deep.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Won't play vs. Miami
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Horford (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
After an impressive 26-point performance in Monday's win against the Grizzlies, Horford will not see the floor Wednesday against Miami due to a persistent toe injury. The Celtics will likely turn to Luke Kornet, Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman to shoulder the load in the frontcourt, which takes on more importance without Kristaps Porzingis (illness), who was also ruled out for this game.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Doubtful to suit up Wednesday
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Horford (toe) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
The Celtics continue to manage Horford's availability ahead of the playoffs due to a left big toe sprain, and he isn't expected to suit up Wednesday. If the veteran big man is sidelined against Miami, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Carries Boston off bench in win
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Horford chipped in 26 points (9-18 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 37 minutes during Monday's 117-103 victory over the Grizzlies.
The Celtics had to work harder than expected to get past the Grizzlies and extend their winning run to nine games, and Horford played a pivotal role in the process with an excellent outing off the bench. This 26-point output represented a season-high mark for the veteran, and he's ending the regular season on a strong note after scoring in double digits in four of his last seven contests. That said, Horford is one of the most veteran players in the league, and considering the Celtics have already clinched a playoff berth, he might get some rest in a few games here and there to get him 100 percent healthy and rested for the postseason.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Off injury report for Monday
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Horford (toe) is off the injury report for Monday's game against Memphis, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Horford has missed two of the club's last three outings due to the left big toe sprain, though he's slated to return to game action Monday. The veteran big man has made nine appearances in March, averaging 12.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks across 31.6 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Won't play Saturday
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Horford (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
After recording a double-double in Wednesday's win against the Suns, Horford will sit out Saturday in San Antonio while nursing a toe injury. The Celtics will likely lean on Luke Kornet, Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt behind Kristaps Porzingis.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Questionable to play Saturday
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Horford (toe) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
This season, Horford has been a mainstay on the Celtics' injury report due to a left big toe sprain. It's prevented him from playing in both games of a back-to-back set and could cause him to be sidelined for Saturday's contest. Horford's absence would pave the way for Luke Kornet, Neemias Queta and Sam Hauser to see more playing time. Horford has started in each of his last 11 outings and has averaged 11.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks over 32.0 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Starting sans Tatum
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Horford is part of Boston's starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Horford will draw the start Wednesday in place of the injured Jayson Tatum (ankle). Horford is averaging 9.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 29.7 minutes per game as a starter this season.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Off injury report for Wednesday
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Horford (toe) is off the Celtics' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Horford is slated to return to game action after missing Monday's win over the Kings due to a left big toe sprain. However, Monday's absence was likely just a day of rest during the second leg of a back-to-back set, as the veteran big man has yet to suit up in both halves of a back-to-back this season. Over his last five outings (all starts), Horford has averaged 10.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists across 31.0 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Out Monday, as expected
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Horford has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings due to a left big toe sprain, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Though Horford is being listed with an injury, he's effectively getting a rest day for the second leg of a back-to-back set. He played 30 minutes in Sunday's 129-116 win over the Trail Blazers, finishing with 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 30 minutes.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Scores 14 points Sunday
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Horford ended with 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 129-116 win over the Trail Blazers.
With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Xavier Tillman (knee) sidelined, Horford scored in double digits for the first time since March 12, when he had 18 points and 10 rebounds in a loss to the Thunder. The Celtics are playing the second half of their back-to-back set Monday against the Kings, and Horford is expected to rest.
