Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will suit up for Thursday's battle against Detroit. The veteran missed Saturday's matchup against Memphis with a toe injury, but he's not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game. Horford has started in all but one appearance this season, posting 9.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. With Kristaps Porzingis back in the lineup, he will likely have to come off the bench in most games going forward. However, question marks hang over Jayson Tatum (kneecap) and Sam Hauser (adductor) on Thursday, which might lead to Porzingis and Horford starting together.
Kristaps Porzingis Back For Celtics Saturday, Al Horford Out
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (leg) will return to the lineup for Saturday's contest against Memphis. He was kept out of action on Friday versus Milwaukee as Porzingis continues to manage a leg injury. The Latvian big man will be a natural replacement for Al Horford (toe), who will exit the lineup on Saturday. Porzingis only recently made his season debut and has averaged 21.0 points and 7.8 rebounds in 27.3 minutes across four games. He faces a tough matchup on Saturday, as Memphis has shown strong defensive numbers against opposing big men this season.
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) has been upgraded from questionable to available against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. Since this is the first half of the team's back-to-back, it's safe to assume that Horford will play Friday and rest on Saturday. Adding to that notion is the fact that Kristaps Porzingis (leg) has been ruled out Friday for injury management, so they'll likely flip-flop. Horford is a solid streamer with Porzingis out as he posted 14 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block, and four threes in their last game.
Al Horford Questionable For Friday With Toe Sprain
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) is listed as questionable for Friday night's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Horford is dealing with a left toe sprain that forced him to miss Monday's game against Miami, though he was able to suit up after in Wednesday's victory over the Detroit Pistons. Given that Horford was able to suit up it points towards a good possibility he suits up on Friday. The 38-year-old has averaged 9.7 PPG and 5.1 RPG, providing iffy fantasy value. He's not a must start on Friday but those in deeper leagues that need rebounding help may want to consider him more than other fantasy managers.
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (knee) and center Al Horford (toe) have both been ruled out for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. Horford was expected to take a rest day after playing in the first half of their back-to-back. Holiday, on the other hand, seems to be dealing with tendinopathy in his right knee which caused him to draw a questionable tag at first for their game Sunday. With both of them out, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta should get some more minutes at center while Payton Pritchard likely moves into the starting five.
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The big man appears to have suffered a toe injury at some point during Friday's game and is now in danger of sitting out on Sunday. If he sits, Neemias Queta would likely see more run on Sunday. Although, Queta only played six minutes during Friday's game, so he won't be much of a factor with Kristaps Porzingis active.
According to WEEI's Justin Turpin, Boston Celtics center Al Horford (illness) will be sidelined due to an illness for Monday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. Luke Kornet (hamstring) is also unavailable. However, the timing couldn't have been better for Kristaps Porzingis (foot), who has been cleared to make his season debut. If Porzingis is on a heavy minute restriction, Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman Sr. could be streamed for center stats in deeper leagues.
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (illness) has drawn a doubtful status heading into the team's Monday matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. With Luke Kornet (hamstring) also doubtful, the timing couldn't have been better for Kristaps Porzingis (foot) to be ruled probable to make his season debut. If Porzingis is on a heavy minute restriction, however, Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman Sr. could be streamed for center stats in deeper leagues.
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (illness) is available to play for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Horford is back in the mix after missing Friday's contest due to an illness. The expectation is Horford will resume his normal role in the rotation. The big man is averaging 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 27 minutes per game this season. There have been some duds along the way, but Horford has been playing better over his last two games. His return to the lineup should shift Neemias Queta back to the bench. Fantasy managers who have Horford rostered can get him in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (illness) is questionable for the meeting with the Timberwolves on Sunday. The veteran is under the weather, so it will be his second-straight absence if he doesn't suit up on Sunday. If that's the case, Neemias Queta will likely remain with the starting lineup, although he's a hit-or-miss fantasy option. The same can be said for Luke Kornet, who had six points, six rebounds, one board, and one block in Friday's win over the Washington Wizards.
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