AL HORFORD NEWS

Brown scores season-high 41 points, Celtics beat Pelicans

Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 41 points and had 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics won their fourth straight game, holding off the New Orleans Pelicans 125-114 on Wednesday nig...

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contributes across board in win Horford finished with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block across 33 minutes in Monday's 107-99 win over the Bulls.

Impact Though he failed to crack double digits in scoring for the seventh game in a row, Horford's diverse stat line illustrates why he's still a useful back-end roster option in category leagues. The fact that Horford was able to achieve this level of production alongside Robert Williams -- who made his first start of the season while Marcus Smart (knee) was sidelined -- offers hope that Horford may be able to maintain some utility if the Celtics elect to make Williams a permanent fixture on the top unit. In order to facilitate a Horford-Williams starting frontcourt pairing, the Celtics would have to move Derrick White to the bench when Smart returns.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Top 5 Plays from Monday's Celtics-Bulls Game Derrick White denying Ayo Dosunmu at the rim, Al Horford’s clutch three, and Jayson Tatum providing the exclamation point on Boston’s win he...

JANUARY 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Celtics top Bulls 107-99, improve NBA's best record to 29-12

Jayson Tatum scored 32 points, Jaylen Brown added 19 as the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 107-99 Monday night and reached the midway point of their season with the NBA’s be...

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darnell Mayberry: Final: Celtics 107, Bulls 99. Hard-fought... - The Athletic Final: Celtics 107, Bulls 99. Hard-fought effort on the road by the Bulls. Al Horford hit a crucial corner 3 with 24 seconds left. Jayson Ta...

JANUARY 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Is Al Horford's Celtics evolution a problem? Not yet Al Horford has played a big role in the Celtics' success thus far despite some career lows.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tatum, Brown score 29 each and Celtics beat Clippers 116-110

Jayson Tatum had 29 points and 11 rebounds, Jaylen Brown also scored 29 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Clippers 116-110

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meager output in win Horford supplied three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 126-102 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Horford fell flat Tuesday, but the Celtics still cruised to victory. Since returning from a week-long absence, the veteran big man has averaged 8.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 blocks in 28.0 minutes over his past six games. Horford is a key part of Boston's rotation, but the powerful Celtics don't need to rely on his production, which limits his overall fantasy value.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double leads to victory Horford had 17 points (6-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 121-109 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Horford recorded his first double-double since Nov. 14. The veteran big man was active defensively and made half of his season-high 10 three-point attempts.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brown's 4th quarter carries Celtics past T-Wolves, 121-109

Jaylen Brown scored 23 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to help the Boston Celtics pull away for a 121-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves that halted their season-wo...

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sunday's Transactions BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Boston C-F Al Horford $25,000 for making unnecessary and excessive contact during a D...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Celtics' Horford fined $25K for elbowing Magic's M Wagner

The NBA says Al Horford of the Celtics has been fined $25,000 for making what it called “unnecessary and excessive contact” to the lower body of Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jayson Tatum rips Al Horford ejection call for elbowing Mo Wagner: 'That was unbelievable' Jayson Tatum did not mince words when expressing his dismay for the officials electing to eject Al Horford on Friday night.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Moritz Wagner powers Magic past NBA-leading Celtics 117-109

Moritz Wagner scored 25 points and Paolo Banchero added 20 as the Orlando Magic beat the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 117-109

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ejected Friday Horford was ejected from Friday's contest against the Magic after receiving a Flagrant 2, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Horford was ejected after taking an unnecessary swing at Moritz Wagner. It was the veteran big man's first contest since Dec. 4 following a five-game absence due to personal reasons. He'll finish the game with six points, six rebounds and one assist in 16 minutes.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Horford will start Friday's game against the Magic, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Horford will return to the starting lineup following a five-game absence due to personal reasons. Robert Williams (knee) is also expected to make his season debut, so given both big men are coming off lengthy absences, they'll presumably be limited and split time at center.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Orlando Horford (personal) is available to play in Friday's game against the Magic.

Impact Horford has been upgraded from questionable to available for personal reasons after missing the last five games. With Robert Williams (knee) expected to play, the veteran big man could see reduced minutes.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Horford (personal) is questionable for Friday's game against the Magic.

Impact Horford has missed five straight games due to COVID-19 protocols and subsequent personal reasons. As a result, he could be on a minutes limit when he returns, though we may start seeing Horford's minutes reduced in general, as Robert Williams (knee) is expected to make his season debut Friday.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics injury report: Rob Williams, Al Horford remain out ahead of Lakers game The Celtics will look to snap a losing streak as they're still without their two starting big men.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Returning to team Friday Horford (personal) is set to return to the Celtics on Friday, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact Horford hasn't played since Dec. 4 while away from the team due to health and safety protocols, and then due to a personal issue. It's unclear if he'll be available to take the court Friday against the Magic, as the veteran may need a few days to return to game shape.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics injury report: Robert Williams, Al Horford out for Clippers game The Celtics will continue to be out without their starting big men.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Won't play Monday Horford has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers due to personal reasons.

Impact Horford missed the last three games due to the league's health and safety protocols, but he's dealing with a personal matter that will prevent him from suiting up Monday. Blake Griffin will likely draw another start, while Horford's next chance to return will be Tuesday against the Lakers.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics injury report: Rob Williams, Al Horford ruled out for Saturday's game vs. Warriors Rob Williams practiced with the Celtics on Friday but he will have to wait at least one more game to make his season debut.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Remains out Saturday Horford (COVID-19 protocols) will miss Saturday's matchup against the Warriors, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Horford will miss a third consecutive contest due to the league's health and safety protocols, which means Blake Griffin will likely draw another start. Horford's next chance to play will come Monday against the Clippers.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Al Horford out for Celtics-Suns after entering COVID-19 protocols - The Boston Globe The NBA has loosened its COVID-19 restrictions this season. Fully vaccinated players are only required to be tested when directed by a team...

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM