Thu May 16 | 09:38 | Al Horford Stuffs Stat Sheet In Game 5 Win |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford got his fingerprints all over Wednesday's 113-98 win over Cleveland, notching 22 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and three blocks with six makes from downtown. At 37 years old, Horford became the oldest player in league history to finish a playoff game with at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and five triples His efforts in the postseason tend to be inconsistent, but Horford was certainly a man on a mission Wednesday night. He can now get his body some rest as Boston awaits its Conference Finals opponent from the Knicks-Pacers matchup. Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is expected to return in the next series, pushing Horford back to the bench, but the savvy veteran should still find ways to impact games. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Thu May 2 | 00:02 | Al Horford Enters Starting Lineup For Game 5 Win |
Boston Celtics power forward/center Al Horford replaced Kristaps Porzingis (calf) in the starting lineup for Wednesday's Game 5 win over the Miami Heat. The dominant team performance putting the game out of hand early limited Horford's time on the court to 22 minutes. Boston's 37-year-old veteran still delivered eight points, six rebounds, and three assists to help build the lead. Horford will continue to start in the next round with Porzingis missing several more games. The Celtics must rely on Horford and reserve Luke Kornet as their centers against a tougher Cleveland Cavaliers or Orlando Magic opponent. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Apr 13 | 22:00 | Al Horford Out Against Wizards On Sunday |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (rest) will not play in Sunday's season finale against the Washington Wizards. Along with Horford, the Celtics will be resting their five usual starters. Center Luke Kornet and forward Xavier Tillman Sr. could be very busy in the frontcourt, and they are worth considering for DFS contests on Sunday, especially going up against the Wizards, one the worst teams in the National Basketball Association. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Apr 12 | 18:08 | Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford Unavailable Friday |
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and forward/center Al Horford (toe) will step out of the lineup on Friday against Charlotte. After losing to New York 118-109 on Thursday, Boston gives all of its key guys rest on Friday, with Xavier Tillman Sr. and Luke Kornet direct beneficiaries from the frontcourt absentees. The stage is set for the two to perform well against a team that gives up the third-most points and the second-most rebounds in the league to opposing centers. |
Source: Jared Weiss | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Apr 11 | 13:05 | Al Horford Available Against Knicks |
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) is available to play in Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. The first-place Celtics tend to list Horford with a sprained left big toe on back-to-back sets, so look for the veteran big man to be unavailable for Friday's tilt against the dismal Charlotte Hornets. With Kristaps Porzingis' (hamstring) status remaining uncertain for Thursday's contest, Horford could be in for start at center in Boston's first unit and a considerable bump in DFS rostership if KP is inactive. In 19 games without Porzingis this season, Horford is logging 11.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.4 three-pointers, and 1.8 combined steals plus blocks per contest. With that said, the Knicks are giving up the second-fewest DraftKings points to opposing centers this year. |
Source: Stefan Bondy - New York Daily News | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Apr 10 | 20:22 | Al Horford Questionable Against The Knicks |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Knicks. This injury has bothered him for at least a few weeks, and with the C's coasting to the postseason, he could get another night off to rest. With Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee) also on the injury report, Luke Kornet may get more work than he can handle at the five. Of course, more minutes are never a bad thing concerning Kornet's DFS potential. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 9 | 15:17 | Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford Out Against Bucks |
Boston Celtics centers Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Al Horford (toe) are both out for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The first-place Celtics will give their two top big men the night off on Tuesday, with their next opportunities to take the court arriving in Thursday's battle with the New York Knicks. Porzingis is simply having his right hamstring managed, and Horford is nursing a sprained left big toe. With that said, Luke Kornet has averaged 10.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.4 blocks in 30.1 minutes over five games as a member of Boston's starting lineup this season and would figure to join the first unit at the five in this one. Kornet should be a chalky DFS value play despite a matchup with a Bucks club allowing the eighth-fewest DraftKings points to opposing centers. |
Source: Boston Celtics on X | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Apr 8 | 23:30 | Al Horford Questionable For Tuesday |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks because of a left big toe sprain. Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring/rest) is also listed as questionable. However, the rest of the Celtics roster will be available on Tuesday. If both big men are unable to suit up, Luke Kornet, Oshae Brissett, and Xavier Tillman will likely see more minutes on the court. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 29 | 17:15 | Al Horford Removed From The Injury Report |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) isn't listed on the injury report heading into Saturday's clash with New Orleans. The veteran has been bothered by a toe sprain of late. While he's mostly played through the pain, he didn't suit up for Thursday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The C's got Jrue Holiday (shoulder) back for that one, so Horford would have come off the bench, decreasing his fantasy effectiveness. With that in mind, Horford has averaged 8.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, although he always has the potential to get hot whenever he steps on the court. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Mar 28 | 18:59 | Al Horford Won't Face The Hawks |
Boston Celtics forward Al Horford (toe) won't play in Thursday's rematch against the Hawks. He continues to be bothered by a toe sprain. However, the 37-year-old logged 36 minutes in Monday's loss to Atlanta, so it's surprising he's unavailable. Fortunately, the C's will get back Jrue Holiday (shoulder) from a five-game absence. But without Horford on the floor, Sam Hauser, averaging 12.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in 10 starts this season, remains a viable fantasy asset. |
Source: Boston Celtics | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Mar 27 | 22:45 | Al Horford Back On The Injury Report |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is in danger of missing Wednesday's rematch against the Hawks. He is questionable because of a left big toe sprain, an injury he's been battling for the last week. But the 37-year-old has mostly played through the pain and logged 36 minutes when these clubs met on Monday night. With Jrue Holiday (shoulder) potentially in line to miss a sixth consecutive contest, Horford could stay with the starting unit. But if Holiday and Horford are out, Sam Hauser, averaging 12.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in 10 starts this season, should continue to receive extra work. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Mar 23 | 19:02 | Al Horford Available Versus Chicago |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will play on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran sat out Friday's win over the Detroit Pistons. But in all fairness, the Celtics didn't need him. Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) will get the night off to rest after logging 26 minutes on Friday, so Horford will slide into the starting lineup. The 37-year-old has averaged 10.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 28 starts this season, meaning he has an excellent chance to crush his DFS value. |
Source: K.C. Johnson | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Mar 23 | 17:17 | Al Horford Questionable To Face Bulls |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is regarded as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Chicago. He's strained his left big toe and might be absent for a second consecutive contest. Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) has already been ruled out for Saturday's game, meaning Boston will be desperate to have Horford available. If he can't go, it should be full steam ahead for Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman Sr., the backup bigs off the bench, to play a significantly more important role than they usually do. It's going to be a tough challenge, however, with Chicago rolling out Nikola Vucevic and Andre Drummond at the center position. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 22 | 18:34 | Al Horford And Jayson Tatum Ruled Out Friday |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will miss Friday's game against the Pistons due to a toe sprain and could also miss Saturday's contest in the Windy City. Jayson Tatum (ankle) will also be out of the lineup with a right ankle injury. Sam Hauser (ankle) is available. He and Luke Kornet could see more time on the court against the worst team in the NBA. If that's the case, Kornet and Hauser could see plenty of attention from fantasy managers. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Mar 21 | 19:18 | Al Horford Questionable Against Detroit |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is questionable heading into Friday's game against the Pistons. He has a toe sprain. That said, with Boston taking on the worst team in the National Basketball Association, the veteran may get the night off. There's a chance he could also miss Saturday's contest in Chicago. But with Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Jayson Tatum (ankle) on the injury report for Friday, Sam Hauser (ankle), who is probable, and Luke Kornet may slide into the starting lineup. If that's the case, Kornet and Hauser will see a surge in attention from fantasy managers, especially those looking for value options. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 18 | 16:07 | Kristaps Porzingis Probable, Al Horford Out Monday |
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) is probable for Monday's game versus the Detroit Pistons, but Al Horford (toe) will be unavailable. Porzingis is expected to return from a five-game absence due to a strained right hamstring, while Horford will hit the seats with a sprained left big toe after pitching in 14 points during 23 minutes in Sunday's beatdown of the Washington Wizards. Horford doesn't play both parts of back-to-backs, so he should be good to go for Wednesday's duel with the Milwaukee Bucks. With the veteran sidelined, Porzingis could be thrust into big minutes at the five for the Celts in a favorable situation against a Detroit group that's allowing the third-most FanDuel points to opposing centers. The Latvian All-Star was on an heater before going down, averaging 23.3 points, 8.6 boards, 2.8 triples on 46.7% shooting from deep, and 1.4 swats in 31.9 minutes over his past five games. |
Source: Taylor Snow - Celtics’ Official Site | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Mar 12 | 15:43 | Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford Both Out Tuesday |
Boston Celtics centers Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Al Horford (toe) are both out for Tuesday's meeting with the Utah Jazz. A strained right hamstring will cost Porzingis a third straight game, and a sprained left big toe will sideline Horford on the second night of Boston's back-to-back after the Celtics defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. Both big men will set their sights toward returning for Thursday's duel with the Phoenix Suns. The Celts will be very thin in the middle against Utah, so Luke Kornet should be thrust into a featured role at the five as a chalky DFS value play. The 28-year-old rim protector has played at least 30 minutes in both of his starts this year, averaging 13.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 3.0 blocks over these two appearances. |
Source: Marc D'Amico - Celtics' official site | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Feb 22 | 05:56 | Al Horford Available On Thursday |
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's meeting with Chicago. The veteran sat out the final game before the All-Star break as Boston completed a back-to-back, but he's good to go on Thursday. The Celtics will have all their big guns on the court against the Bulls, limiting Horford's fantasy value. However, he could still produce decent numbers off the pine in a favorable matchup against a team that doesn't guard opposing bigs well - Chicago has allowed opposing centers to shoot 57 percent and gives up a league-high 11.1 rebounds per 48 minutes to power forwards. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Feb 14 | 15:20 | Kristaps Porzingis Off Injury Report, Al Horford Out |
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (back) is off the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's contest versus the Brooklyn Nets. A lower back contusion forced Porzingis from Sunday's win over the Miami Heat late, and he missed Tuesday's victory over the Brooklyn Nets, but he'll be available for Boston's final game before the All-Star break. The Celtics will hold out Al Horford (toe) due to a sprained left big toe, but he and Porzingis have alternated appearances on back to-back sets all year long. The Latvian All-Star has been a second-round fantasy value in nine-category leagues during his debut season in Beantown, banking 20.4 points on 52.9% shooting from the field, 7.0 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, and 1.8 threes per game. Make sure Porzingis is in all season-long lineups despite a tough matchup against a Nets squad that ranks ninth in opponent field-goal percentage (46.9%). |
Source: Justin Turpin - WEEI.com | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Jan 30 | 15:13 | Celtics Rule Out Al Horford Tuesday |
The Boston Celtics have ruled out center Al Horford (neck) for Tuesday's matchup versus the Indiana Pacers. A sprained left neck will cost Horford the second night of Boston's back-to-back set and the third game of their current seven-game homestand. With Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) questionable and Luke Kornet (hamstring) doubtful on Tuesday against the Pacers, a spot start at center and massive workload could be in store for Neemias Queta. |
Source: Taylor Snow - Celtics Official Site | RotoBaller.com |