AL HORFORD NEWS

Delivers double-double in win Horford produced 23 points (8-10 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one block over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 117-113 victory over the Cavaliers.

Impact Horford continues to produce despite being one of the most veteran players in the league. He had an impressive performance Wednesday while going up against one of the best big men duos in Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. The 23-point output was a season-high mark for Horford, and he ended just one rebound shy of tying his season-best mark in that category.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Al Horford's 'massive' impact from the 3-point line is boosting the Celtics Al Horford knocked down a career-high six threes Wednesday night and is second on the team in 3-point shooting percentage.

MARCH 2, 2023 • BOSTON.COM

Celtics' Al Horford continues to 'evolve' as versatile weapon: 'The ultimate team guy' Al Horford continues to be a rock solid player for the Celtics and was a key contributor in their win over the Cavaliers.

MARCH 2, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Tatum scores 41 to help Celtics outlast Cavaliers 117-113

Jayson Tatum scored 18 points in a pivotal third quarter and finished with 41 points as the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-113

MARCH 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slow night on glass Horford ended with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes during Monday's 109-94 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Horford was efficient as a scorer and has been of late, knocking down 55.0 percent of his shots from the field and 51.7 percent from deep over his last five appearances. However, he was uncharacteristically silenced on the boards, matching a season-low output with only two and adding just a single assist, dropping his overall fantasy impact. He added just four rebounds the only other time he faced the Knicks, falling below his 6.1 boards-per-game average in both, so there's reason to believe matchup played a factor on that front.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks win 6th straight, drop Celtics from top spot in NBA

Julius Randle and Immanuel Quickley each scored 23 points, and the surging New York Knicks knocked the Boston Celtics out of the top spot in the NBA with their sixth straight victo...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics' Al Horford Says Sixers Fans' Boos Got Him Going Al Horford didn’t enter Saturday’s game against the Sixers with revenge on his mind, but the home crowd did give him a boost.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tatum's late 3 lifts Celtics past Embiid, 76ers 110-107

Jayson Tatum made the winning 3-pointer for Boston with 1.3 seconds left to lead the Boston Celtics to a 110-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Horfords welcome first child (updated) The first addition to the Al Horford family came a little early.The wife of the Hawks center gave birth to a son, Ean Horford Vega, Monday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • AJC.COM

What does the Celtics' Brad Stevens have in common with title architect Theo Epstein? Getting the right guy at the right time. - The Boston Globe From Al Horford to Derrick White to Malcolm Brogdon, all of Stevens's swings are making contact — often for extra-bases.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Celtics did not want to cede the No. 1 spot, so their top players suited up, and they finished off the Pistons - The Boston Globe Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart and Al Horford returned in a 127-109 win over the Pistons.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Tatum's 38 points help Celtics roll past Pistons 127-109

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points, including 24 in the third quarter, and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 127-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared for Wednesday Horford (knee) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Pistons, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Knee inflammation caused Horford to miss three of the past four games, but he'll be fine for the Celtics' final tilt before the All-Star break. Across his past 10 appearances, the veteran has averaged 8.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 31.8 minutes.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tuesday's Near-Win for Shorthanded Celtics vs. Bucks Not a Moral Victory, But Boston Sees the Value of the Experience The Celtics went to Milwaukee without Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, or Al Horford. And Robert Williams only played 12:57 in Bost...

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bucks edge Celtics 131-125 in OT for 11th straight win

Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 40 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 25.2 seconds left in overtime as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the short-handed Boston Celtics 131-125 on...

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Tuesday Horford (knee) is out Tuesday at Milwaukee, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Knee inflammation will keep the center out for the third time in four games, and the Celtics have just one more game before the All-Star break. However, Robert Williams (ankle) will be available Tuesday, and Horford plans to play Wednesday against the Pistons.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum heads list of Celtics unavailable for game vs. Bucks

All-Star forward Jayson Tatum has joined the lengthy list of Boston players who won’t be available for the NBA-leading Celtics’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Now questionable Horford is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Milwaukee due to right knee swelling, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Horford was a late addition to the injury report Tuesday afternoon and could be sidelined for the third time over Boston's past four games. Robert Williams (ankle) is also listed as questionable, while Jayson Tatum (illness), Jaylen Brown (face) and Marcus Smart (ankle) have already been ruled out, so the Celtics may not have one regular starter in their first five against the Bucks, who are only 1.5 games back of Boston for first place in the East.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers big game in return Horford (knee) finished Sunday's 119-109 win over the Grizzlies with 16 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one block in 30 minutes.

Impact Back in action following a two-game absence due to an inflamed right knee, Horford came through with one of his better fantasy performances since the calendar flipped to 2023. Though he's moved into more of a tertiary role on the offensive end in his age-36 season, Horford could notice a mild boost in usage over the Celtics' final two games before the All-Star break with Boston potentially without the services of Jaylen Brown (face), Marcus Smart (ankle) and Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles), all of whom sat out Sunday. Over the long haul, however, Horford will deliver most of his value in the blocks and three-pointers category rather than in the scoring column.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

White's 23 points helps Celtics past Grizzlies 119-109

Derrick White scored 23 points to help a shorthanded Boston team hold off Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies 119-109

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Memphis Horford (knee) is starting Sunday against the Grizzlies, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact As expected, Horford starts in his return, and Grant Williams moves back to the bench as a result. The veteran Horford is averaging 9.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game this season while logging 30.8 minutes per contest, and he is not expected a have his minutes restricted following a two-game absence due to right knee inflammation.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Horford (knee) will be available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Horford has missed a pair of contests with right knee inflammation but has been given the green light ahead of Sunday's tilt. His return will likely push Grant Williams back to the second unit.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Horford (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Horford was initially probable for Friday's matchup but was downgraded to questionable before being ruled out for a second consecutive game. Grant Williams will presumably start once again.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Horford (knee) was downgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Horford was initially expected to play Friday after sitting out Wednesday's surprise win over the 76ers, but now things are less clear. However, Robert Williams is available, shoring up the Celtics' frontline. Luke Kornet and Blake Griffin could see more action if Horford is sidelined.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Horford (knee) is probable for Friday's game against Charlotte, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Impact Horford missed Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to swelling in his right knee, but he'll likely be back in action following a minimal absence. He's averaged 5.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 32.4 minutes per game over his last five appearances, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him maintain a relatively consistent role despite the Celtics' recent acquisition of Mike Muscala.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE