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
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Celtics’ Al Horford Healthy, Playing ‘Best Basketball Of The Year’
The Boston Celtics seemed to have turned a corner on the West Coast. After a dreadful stretch heading into and directly following the NBA All-Star Break, in which the team lost seven of 10 games, the C’s have rediscovered their groove in California. Following the beneficial long plane ride, Boston crushed the Golden State Warriors and picked up wins against the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers. Coinciding with the Celtics’ resurgence has been the outstanding play of Al Horford. The 32-year-old was one of the few bright spots on the floor during the Celtics’ dreary streak, and he has kept his form up on the team’s current road trip,... NESN.com
Brad Stevens Explains Decision To Let Al Horford Play Extra Minutes Vs. 76ers
BOSTON — Well, it looks like the Boston Celtics won’t be taking it too slow with Al Horford. After missing seven games with a lingering knee injury, Horford returned to action Sunday and logged 19 minutes in the Celtics’ win over the Charlotte Hornets. While the veteran big man was said to be on a minutes restriction upon his return, an exception needed to be made Christmas Day. Horford, who only was supposed to see about 25 minutes on Tuesday, played 30 minutes in Boston’s thrilling 121-114 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Horford had a modest day with four points and nine rebounds, but as Kyrie Irving noted afte... NESN.com
Al Horford Gives Perfect Explanation For Celtics’ Home Dominance In Playoffs
BOSTON — Ten and zero. That’s all you need to say about the Boston Celtics’ dominance on the parquet floor during their electrifying postseason run. Boston has been unstoppable and unflappable at TD Garden, and they stretched their record to 10-0 with a 96-83 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night. The Celtics have looked mortal and disjointed whenever they are away from the viridescent clad echo chamber on Causeway Street. But with a sea of green exploding with every Jayson Tatum 3-pointer or LeBron James turnover, the Celtics pulled away from the Cavs and held off a late rally ... NESN.com
Celtics Notes: Kyrie Irving, Al Horford Show They Are Lethal Dynamic Duo
The Boston Celtics expected to have a three-headed monster entering the 2017-18 NBA campaign. And while the injury to Gordon Hayward altered that outlook, Thursday night showed the Celtics’ dynamic duo still is plenty lethal. Kyrie Irving and Al Horford always were going to need some time to develop chemistry, but it appears the two stars are well ahead of schedule after they combined for 51 points in the C’s 96-89 win over the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Bradley Center. For the first time this season, Irving looked like the “Uncle Drew” from Cleveland, as he showed a variety of offensive moves, including a devastating crossover on Giannis Antetoko... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Wizards ‘Have Emerged As Favorites’ For Al Horford
The Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards haven’t faced off in an NBA playoff series since 1984, but they currently are in a battle of free agency. Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski reported Saturday, citing league sources, that Boston and Washington “have emerged as the frontrunners to sign free-agent big man Al Horford.” The Celtics reportedly will meet with free agent Kevin Durant in New York on Saturday as they continue their pursuit of a superstar player(s) to partner with All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas and talented head coach Brad Stevens. Horford would give the Celtics a much-needed frontcourt upgrade, which includes consistent scor...
Celtics Rumors: Boston Targeting Timofey Mozgov If Al Horford Pursuit Fails
Like most other teams, Kevin Durant is the Boston Celtics’ No. 1 target this offseason. But Durant can only sign with one team, and there are over 100 free agents available at 12:01 ET on Friday, so naturally teams have a multitude of backup options. Atlanta Hawks center is seemingly the consensus No. 2 option across the board, and the Celtics reportedly are one of several teams who will court him when he hits the market — especially because Durant reportedly would like to play with him. The C’s reportedly have been interested in the big man for several months. They didn’t want to give up core assets to acquire him last February