42 Al Horford C

Horford totaled 16 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Boston's 116-92 loss to the Bucks in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

Horford was one of the few bright spots for the Celtics in a forgettable team performance overall. The floor-spacing big man paced the team in shot attempts, shooting percentage (53.8) and points, and he's scored no fewer than 16 points in any of the first three games of the series. Given his efforts thus far, the 31-year-old's contributions figure to remain pivotal Boston's chances of bouncing back in Sunday's Game 4.

Horford scored 16 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) while adding five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 120-106 win over the Bucks in Game 2.

It was another strong effort from the veteran after he posted his 28th career playoff double-double in Game 1. Horford let the Celtics' young backcourt take the lead Tuesday, but don't be surprised if he steps to the forefront for Friday's tilt in Milwaukee.

Horford scored 24 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 13-14 FT) while adding 12 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals in 44 minutes during Sunday's 113-107 overtime win over the Bucks in Game 1.

He led Boston in both points and boards on the night. Horford will likely remain a matchup problem for the rest of the series, as the Bucks were among the worst defenses in the league against opposition centers, so expect another big performance from the 31-year-old in Game 2 on Tuesday.

Horford is out for Wednesday's season finale against the Nets for rest purposes.

With the Celtics locked into the second seed, it doesn't come as too much of a surprise that coach Brad Stevens will opt to sit Horford until the postseason. In his stead, Marcus Morris and Greg Monroe should see extra run.

Horford will return to the starting lineup for Sunday's tilt with the Hawks.

Horford sat out Friday's game against the Bulls for rest purposes, but as expected, is back in the lineup ahead of Sunday's contest. It was reported earlier this weekend that Horford could have a minutes restriction Sunday in an effort to keep him as fresh as possible for a playoff run, so he'll still come with plenty of risk as a DFS option for Sunday's slate despite being cleared to play.