UPDATE (6:20 p.m.): Al Horford will play in Game 2 towards the Indiana Pacers.
ORIGINAL STORY: BOSTON — The Boston Celtics might be with out an necessary member of their frontcourt Wednesday evening, however there’s optimism that received’t be the case.
Al Horford was a stunning addition to the harm report Wednesday morning, getting listed as questionable with an sickness for Game 2 of the C’s first-round playoff sequence with the Indiana Pacers.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens indicated Horford advised the crew Tuesday evening he wasn’t feeling properly, however that after sleeping by the evening he felt a lot better.
“Last night (he) got sick,” Stevens mentioned Wednesday night. “Reported it right away, got a good night’s sleep, woke up feeling way better. I don’t know if it was something he ate, I don’t know what the deal was. Did not come to shootaround this morning, we kept him away and he got a good day’s rest and said he’s feeling pretty good right now, but he hasn’t been on the court yet.”
As for his present standing, Horford is predicted to attempt to play supplied warmups go easily.
“Al walked in, I just got a chance to talk to him real briefly, he’s getting worked on in the training room,” Stevens mentioned. “He’s going to try to give it a go, but he’ll go through warmups and figure it out.”
It’s no secret how completely different of a glance the Celtics give opponents when Horford will not be on the ground. As such, the Pacers are monitoring his standing, however working underneath the idea he’ll play.
“We keep an eye on whether he’s going to play or not,” Indiana head coach Nate McMillan mentioned. “I feel it does change a number of the issues that they do on the market. So we’ll hold our eye on it, it’s going to be a recreation time choice so far as if he performs or not.
“I do (think he’ll play) — we’re preparing for him to play,” McMillan added. “And if he’s not out there then we’ll have to make some adjustments.”
Tip from TD Garden is ready for 7 p.m. ET.
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