More than just his stats, Horford brings a calming veteran presence to a Celtics squad brimming with youthful talent. His leadership and basketball IQ are critical in high-pressur
Al Horford did play in the Celtics' earlier meeting against the Pelicans. He scored 11 points and pulled down seven rebounds in a 120-119 win on January 12. The Celtics are 6-4 in their last ten games. So, when it comes to the question of if Al Horford is playing tonight vs. the Pelicans, the answer is most likely.
Joe Mazzulla took the blame for the late-game miscues, saying he put his players in poor position but it was evident that Horford’s absence proved costly in that spot since Kornet has not played in crunch time for much of the season.
The Celtics might be without two players, Derrick White and Al Horford, when they take on the Rockets on Monday night.
Boston will be relatively healthy and luckily, they will have their veteran center on the court, Al Horford ... between the Rockets will be their final of the season against Houston.
The Celtics expected to be down two rotation players in their matchup with the Rockets. Minutes before tipoff, they learned they’d actually be missing three.
On Monday evening, the Boston Celtics will play the Houston Rockets (at home). For the game, they have announced their injury report (updated as of 2:30 Eastern Time). Al Horford, Sam Hauser and ...
Amen Thompson had the clutch go-ahead bucket and Dillon Brooks made a franchise record-tying 10 3-pointers in the Rockets' win over the Celtics on Monday.
Amen Thompson hit a game-winning floater with 0.7 seconds left and finished with 33 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, celebrates with center Al Horford (42) after sinking a three-point shot against the Detroit Pistons during an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) AP
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