Al Horford Scores Efficient 12 Points Against Nuggets
Al Horford had his best shooting night of the season in Monday's 115-107 loss to Denver, nailing six of his nine shots to finish with 12 points. He added six assists, four rebounds, and one steal to his tally in 33 minutes. Horford rarely does anything spectacular, but he always gets his job done. He has 10-plus points in four consecutive games and he's picked up defensive stats at a nice rate. Averaging only 6.3 rebounds per game isn't a great look for a big guy, but there are a lot of mouths to feed in Boston, so owners simply have to live with it.
Source: ESPN
Boston Celtics forward/center Source: ESPN
Al Horford Starts Game 2
Al Horford has been confirmed as Jayson Tatum's (wrist) replacement in the starting lineup for Game 2 against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. He is joining the first unit for the 43rd time this term. During the regular season, Horford averaged 9.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in a starting role. In Game 1, Horford already logged 25 minutes as a reserve, so there should be a good amount of minutes available for the rest of the Celtics bench as well on Wednesday night.
Source: Sean Grande
Boston Celtics forward/center Source: Sean Grande
Al Horford Won't Play On Tuesday
Al Horford (knee) won't play on Tuesday versus the Knicks. Horford got the start in Sunday's win over the Washington Wizards, amassing an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) questionable, Horford would have been in line to remain in the starting lineup. However, if Porzingis can't suit up, Luke Kornet, who had 13 points and 14 rebounds on Sunday, will be a popular DFS value option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Boston Celtics forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
Al Horford Sidelined Versus Heat
Al Horford (toe) won't play against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. He has been dealing with a left big toe sprain for a while and will need some time off to manage the lingering injury. Boston's frontcourt will also be without Kristaps Porzingis (illness), leaving Luke Kornet, Neemias Queta, and Xavier Tillman Sr. as the only options at center. Kornet has more fantasy appeal as he finished 15 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists in Saturday's victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
Source: Zack Cox
According to Zack Cox of the Boston Herald, Boston Celtics forward/center Source: Zack Cox
Al Horford Considered Doubtful Wednesday
Al Horford (toe) has been labeled doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the Miami Heat. He has been nursing a left big toe sprain for a while and appears to need to take some time off to manage the injury. Boston's frontcourt may also be without Kristaps Porzingis (illness) on Monday, leaving Luke Kornet, Neemias Queta, and Xavier Tillman Sr. as the only options at center. Kornet is the most appealing from a fantasy perspective, and he was in fine form in his last outing, notching 15 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists in Saturday's win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Boston Celtics forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
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