Horford is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nets.
With Jayson Tatum (knee) sitting out Tuesday, Horford will join the starting five. The veteran big man has averaged 14.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 33.8 minutes over his last five games as a starter, granting him enhanced fantasy value.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Cleared to play
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Horford (toe) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Nets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Horford sat out the second leg of Boston's back-to-back set Saturday against the Nets, but he'll be ready for the rematch. Looking ahead, Boston's next back-to-back set begins March 23 against Portland.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Ruled out Saturday
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Horford (toe) is out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
As expected, Horford will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set. The veteran big man should be available for the rematch against Brooklyn on Tuesday. With Horford out and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) available on a minutes restriction, Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet should see more minutes off the bench.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Expected to sit out Saturday
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Horford (toe) is doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Nets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Horford has consistently sat out one leg of Boston's back-to-backs this season, so he will likely miss Saturday's outing due to a left big toe sprain. Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta could receive increased playing time as backup centers behind Kristaps Porzingis (illness).
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Celtics' Al Horford: Upgraded to available
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Horford (toe) is available for Friday's game against Miami, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Horford is good to go for the first half of Boston's back-to-back Friday, meaning he's unlikely to play Saturday against Brooklyn. With Kristaps Porzingis out with an illness against the Heat, Horford should stick in Boston's starting lineup. The veteran big man has averaged 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers in 31.1 minutes while shooting 42.5 percent from downtown over his last eight appearances (six starts).
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Celtics' Al Horford: Probable for Friday
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Updating a previous report, Horford (toe) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Heat.
Hoford appears likely to play Friday while he deals with a left big toe sprain. He has started in each of his last six outings due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness), and over that span Horford has averaged 12.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks over 34.2 minutes per game while shooting 40.0 percent from three on 5.8 3PA/G.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Questionable to play Miami
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Horford (toe) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Heat, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Horford has been on the Celtics' injury report for much of the season due to a left big toe sprain. He's been held out of three games since the All-Star break, and with the Celtics playing a back-to-back set this weekend, Horford could be held out of either Friday's game or Saturday's contest against the Nets. If both Horford and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) were to be sidelined, Luke Kornet would likely be inserted into the starting lineup while Neemias Queta serves as the backup center.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Fourth double-double of season
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Horford (toe) racked up 18 points (6-14 FG, 6-12 3Pt), 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 118-112 loss to Oklahoma City.
It was a full stat line by Horford, who caught fire from long distance for a season-high six three-pointers while registering his fourth double-double of the campaign in his return from a one-game absence. The veteran big man has averaged 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers in 31.1 minutes while shooting 42.5 percent from deep through his last eight outings (six starts). As long Kristaps Porzingis (illness) remains on the shelf, Horford should be able to hold onto amplified fantasy value.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Starting Wednesday vs. OKC
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Horford is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Thunder on Wednesday.
Horford was held out of Monday's win against Utah due to a left big toe sprain, but he will suit up for Wednesday's contest. The veteran big man will continue to play a prominent role for the Celtics due to the extended absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness).
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Celtics' Al Horford: Removed from injury report
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Horford (toe) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
After missing Monday's win against the Jazz, Horford will return for the Celtics on Wednesday to take on Oklahoma City. The veteran big man has seen a bump in minutes as of late while filling in for Kristaps Porzingis (illness), starting five of the last games he's played, averaging 11.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game, shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from deep.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Won't play Monday vs. Utah
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Horford (toe) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
Horford has started in five of the Celtics' last six games and has averaged 11.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals over 34.2 minutes per game. He'll be sidelined for Monday's game due to a sprained left big toe, and with Kristaps Porzingis (illness) also out, the Celtics will lean on Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta as their big men against Walker Kessler, John Collins and Kyle Filipowski. Horford could be available for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Iffy to face Utah
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Horford (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
The Celtics continue to manage the veteran big man's availability due to a left big toe sprain, and he is in jeopardy of missing his third outing since Feb. 25 on Monday. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) not expected to suit up, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta are candidates for an uptick in playing time if Horford is sidelined as well.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Flirts with double-double in win
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Horford ended with 14 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 111-101 win over the Lakers.
Horford fared well as the team continued to cope with Kristaps Porzingis' (illness) absence. Horford has landed on the injury report recently as well, exposing a slim list of options when both big men are absent. It seems that Horford is able to work through his sprained toe, as he logged 37 minutes and didn't need much relief.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Removed from injury report
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Horford has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Lakers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
After missing Thursday's win against the 76ers, Horford will return to the floor against the Lakers in Boston. The veteran big man is averaging career-low numbers in points (8.2) and rebounds (5.7) to go along with 1.9 assists per game this season for the Celtics.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Sitting out Thursday
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Horford is out for Thursday's game versus the 76ers due to a left big toe sprain, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Horford will continue to sit out one leg of Boston's back-to-backs Thursday due to his toe injury. With Kristaps Porzingis (knee) also out, Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet are set to receive the bulk of the team's center minutes against Philadelphia. Horford's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Flirts with double-double
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Horford accumulated 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 128-118 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Horford remained in the starting lineup, continuing to play a sizeable role with Kristaps Porzingis (illness) on the sideline. The veteran has now started in four straight games, averaging 11.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.0 three-pointers. Although he is not the player he once was, Horford still provides the Celtics with reliable big-man stats when needed.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Productive against Denver
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Horford registered 19 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and three steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 110-103 victory over the Nuggets.
With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Jrue Holiday (finger) sidelined, Horford fared well in the starting lineup alongside Luke Kornet. The Celtics have a back-to-back set coming up Wednesday against Portland and Thursday versus the 76ers, so fantasy managers can anticipate a maintenance day for one of those games.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Nears double-double in start
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Horford posted nine points (3-10 FG, 3-9 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block over 30 minutes in Wednesday's 117-97 loss to Detroit.
Horford got the starting nod Wednesday with Jaylen Brown out with a thigh injury, leading all Celtics in rebounds and finishing as one of four players with three or more threes and coming up one point short of a double-double. Horford has started in 30 games so far this season, tallying at least nine points and 10 rebounds on three occasions.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Set to play Wednesday
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Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said after Tuesday's 111-101 win over the Raptors that Horford (toe) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
Boston was shorthanded in the frontcourt Tuesday, as all of Horford, Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Luke Kornet (personal) were held out of action. Mazzulla confirmed that Porzingis will be back in action Wednesday, but the Celtics could have room for Horford on the top unit if the team elects to rest any of its other usual starters (Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum) for the second leg of a back-to-back set. Horford typically plays around 20-to-25 minutes when he comes off the bench, but he's averaging 9.1 points, 5.9 boards, 2.2 assists, 2.2 three-pointers, 0.9 blocks and 0.7 steals in 28.8 minutes per game over his 29 starts on the season.
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Celtics' Al Horford: Won't play Tuesday
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Horford (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Horford will miss the first half of the club's back-to-back set due to a sprained toe on his left foot. With the veteran center joining Luke Kornet (personal) on the shelf, Neemias Queta (illness) and Xavier Tillman (knee) could see an uptick in playing time behind Kristaps Porzingis.
