Warriors' Al Horford: Excellent line in limited minutes
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Horford (sciatica) tallied 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 11 minutes Thursday in the Warriors' 126-116 win over the Mavericks.
Suiting up for the first time since Dec. 4 after missing the Warriors' previous seven games due to right sciatic nerve irritation, Horford was operating with a significant minutes restriction but still delivered solid production during his limited time on the court. Prior to missing time with the injury, Horford was averaging 21.4 minutes per game in 13 appearances, so despite his solid showing Thursday, he's unlikely to see enough playing time once he's fully ramped up to draw much intrigue outside of deeper fantasy leagues.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Cleared for Christmas Day
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Horford (back) will be available for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Horford hasn't played since Dec. 4 but will finally be back in action. In his 13 appearances, he's averaged 5.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 21.5 minutes.
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Warriors' Al Horford: On track to play Christmas Day
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Horford (back) is probable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Horford has been sidelined for eight of the Warriors' last nine games due to sciatica, but the veteran big man appears poised to be available for Christmas Day. He has played in just 13 of 30 regular-season games while working in a rotational role, averaging 5.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 threes, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks over 21.4 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Out another week
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Horford (back) said Thursday he expects to miss another week of action, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.
Horford has missed nine of the last 10 games, including Thursday's game against the Suns, and he's preparing to miss at least a few more. A Christmas Day return against the Mavericks could be on the table, but it's certainly not a guarantee.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Ruled out for Thursday
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Horford (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Horford continues to nurse sciatic nerve irritation, which is going to have kept him out for nine of the last 10 games following Thursday. With the veteran big man sidelined, the expectation is that Quinten Post will continue starting at center.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Doubtful for Thursday
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Horford (back) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Suns, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said Horford is back on the court and is nearing a return, but it sounds like the team will be cautious Thursday. In the meantime, Quinten Post is likely to soak up extra minutes at center.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Ruled out for Sunday
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Horford (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Horford will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a sciatic nerve issue in his back. With the veteran big man sidelined, Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis are candidates for increased playing time.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Won't play Friday
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Horford (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Horford is slated to miss a third consecutive game due to a sciatic nerve issue in his back, and his next opportunity to play is Sunday against the Trail Blazers. Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis will continue to see more minutes for as long as Horford is sidelined.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Out again Sunday
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Horford (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Horford will miss both halves of Golden State's back-to-back set and has made only two appearances since Nov. 18. With Draymond Green (foot) also sidelined, Quinten Post, Trayce Jackson-Davis and Gui Santos are all candidates for increased roles in the Warriors' frontcourt.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Sitting Saturday
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Horford has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Cleveland due to right sciatic nerve irritation.
Horford will be sidelined for the opening leg of Golden State's back-to-back set due to a sciatic nerve issue. He had missed four straight games due to the injury before starting Thursday's loss to Philadelphia. Draymond Green (foot) is considered questionable for Saturday, which means Trayce Jackson-Davis and Quinten Post could see expanded roles.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Starting Thursday
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Horford is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Horford will return from a four-game absence Thursday night, and with Stephen Curry (quad) and Jimmy Butler (knee) unavailable, Horford could be more involved in the offense. Joining him in the first unit will be Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Will Richard and Draymond Green.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Available Thursday
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Horford (back) is listed as available for Thursday's game against the 76ers, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Horford will suit up Thursday after missing his past four games due to sciatica. With Stephen Curry (quad) and Jimmy Butler (knee) banged up, more opportunity could be in line for Horford, although he has played just 21.8 minutes a game this season and is coming off an injury.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Iffy for Thursday
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Horford (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Horford is trying to end a four-game absence with a back injury. With Trayce Jackson-Davis (knee) and Quinten Post (ankle) both questionable, Horford could be thrust into significant playing time if he plays.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Downgraded to out
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Horford (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Horford was initially listed as doubtful due to sciatica, so this update isn't a big surprise. His next chance to return will arrive Thursday in Philly.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Doubtful for Tuesday
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Horford (back) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Horford is likely to miss a fourth straight game due to sciatica. In his likely absence, more playing time should remain available to Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis at center.
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Warriors' Al Horford: To miss at least three games
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Horford will miss at least three games due to sciatica, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The veteran big man is dealing with a nerve issue, and his next opportunity to play will come against the Thunder on Tuesday, Dec. 2. With the 39-year-old sidelined, Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis are candidates for increased playing time. Over his last five appearances, Horford has averaged 6.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in 22.2 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Dealing with undisclosed injury
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Horford was not available for the fourth quarter of Friday's 127-123 loss to the Trail Blazers due to an undisclosed injury, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Horford ended his evening with seven points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and one turnover across 18 minutes. The Warriors are off until Monday, so we likely won't get another update on Horford until Sunday's injury report is released.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Not listed on injury report
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Horford (toe) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Horford didn't play in Wednesday's loss to the Heat since it was the second leg of a back-to-back set. He's been nursing a minor left toe injury, but he shouldn't have problems suiting up Friday. Horford has been a regular contributor off the bench this season, averaging 5.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in 11 contests, but those numbers don't provide a lot of fantasy upside.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Out Wednesday
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Horford has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to left toe injury management.
As expected, Horford will sit for the second night of Golden State's back-to-back set after posting nine points (2-6 FG), six rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block in 27 minutes during a 121-113 loss in Orlando on Tuesday. Horford should be back in action Friday against Portland, while Quinten Post and Trayce Jackson-Davis are candidates for increased roles Wednesday.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Good to go Wednesday
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Horford (rest) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
After missing the first half of this back-to-back set, Horford is set to see his usual minutes off the bench Wednesday. Golden State's next back-to-back set begins Nov. 18.
