Al Horford Missing Thursday’s Game
7 months agoBoston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (rest) is not in Charlotte for Thursday's preseason finale against the Hornets, ruling him out for the contest. Horford seems to have wrapped up his three-game preseason, averaging 7.3 points and 1.3 three-pointers on 50% shooting from deep in 20.3 minutes over two starts. We'll have to wait on word pertaining to the rest of Boston's regulars, considering their All-Star core all played nearly 30 minutes each in Tuesday's dress rehearsal. Kristaps Porzingis tentatively figures to start, but Luke Kornet should ultimately benefit either way. It's hard to go wrong with Horford as a cheap lineup stabilizer in category leagues this fall, but his days of providing All-Star play are likely behind him. The 37-year-old should positively contribute to each category, although minimally, with the most notable being blocks.
Source: Gary Washburn - Boston Globe
Source: Gary Washburn - Boston Globe