MAY 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
AL HORFORD #42 - CENTER - BOSTON CELTICS
10.2 PPG •
5.5 RPG •
2.2 APG
10.2 PPG
5.5 RPG
2.2 APG
Celtics' Al Horford returns for Game 2 Boston will be without Derrick White Thursday due to the birth of his baby, Udoka said on Thursday.
NBA News: Al Horford Cleared to Play Game 2 vs. Miami Heat The Boston Celtics will get a reinforcement for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. According to Shams Charania of Th...
MAY 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Celtics update Al Horford, Marcus Smart availability for East Finals Game 2 vs. Heat The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat play Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday. Miami won Game 1, 118-107.
MAY 19, 2022 • NJ.COM
Cleared to play in Game 2 Horford (COVID-19 protocols) has been cleared to play in Thursday's Game 2 against Miami, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports.
Impact Initially, the Celtics expected to be without the big man for the first two games of the series, but after missing Game 1 on Tuesday, Horford has since tested out of protocols. The big man may have a bit of rust to shake off, but he'll likely slide back into the starting lineup up front alongside Robert Williams. Horford was instrumental in the Celtics' Round 2 win over Milwaukee, averaging 13.0 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.7 blocks and 2.0 made threes per contest for the series.
MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Al Horford upgraded to questionable for Game 2 vs. Heat Former Florida big man Al Horford missed Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in the league's health and safety protocols. He has been up...
MAY 19, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Celtics Upgrade Al Horford to Questionable Ahead of Game 2 vs. Heat As Game 2 between the Celtics and Heat approaches, Boston has upgraded Al Horford’s status from doubtful to probable. Horford entered health...
MAY 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Al Horford Upgraded To Questionable For Game 2 Against Miami Heat The Celtics center could make his debut in the series.
MAY 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Upgraded to questionable Horford (COVID-19 protocols) has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Thursday's Game 2 against the Heat, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Horford was initially deemed unlikely to play, but it appears there's a good chance he sees the floor, which may depend on more testing before tipoff. This would be a huge development for the Celtics, who are also expected to get Marcus Smart (foot) back for Game 2 while Derrick White (personal) will be sidelined. If Horford is cleared, he'll presumably move back into the starting lineup.
MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Latest on Marcus Smart, Al Horford updates ahead of Game 2 vs. Heat The Celtics will hope Marcus Smart will be back on the court for Game 2.
MAY 19, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Horford and Smart cleared to play, White out for Celtics
Al Horford and Marcus Smart are coming backMAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Celtics' Al Horford, Marcus Smart updates: Boston getting healthy for East Finals Game 2 vs. Heat The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat play Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday. Miami won Game 1, 118-107.
MAY 19, 2022 • NJ.COM
Boston Celtics' Al Horford Reportedly Doubtful For Game 2 Horford could miss his second straight game because of health and safety protocols
MAY 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
'Highly unlikely' to play in Game 2 Horford (COVID-19 protocols) is "highly unlikely" to play in Thursday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports. He is officially doubtful.
Impact Haynes relays that there's a "minuscule" chance the veteran could be cleared for Game 2, so Boston is anticipating being without its starting forward for a second consecutive game. Luckily, Robert Williams returned from a four-game absence due to knee soreness and looked great in Game 1, so he -- along with Grant Williams -- will likely once again be asked to play heavy minutes in Horford's expected absence.
MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jimmy Butler, Heat seeking to take a 2-0 lead over Celtics
Things have been working out just fine so far in this postseason for Jimmy Butler and the top-seeded Miami HeatMAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Celtics fall to Heat in Game 1 without Marcus Smart, Al Horford The Celtics were in control despite being without their two major glue guys. Then the third quarter came and Butler tore them apart.
MAY 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Absence of Marcus Smart, Al Horford has Celtics off to tricky start in Eastern Conference finals - The Boston Globe The Celtics figured they may be without Smart in Game 1, but the loss of Horford hours before the game came as a surprise.
MAY 18, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Celtics' Al Horford not officially ruled out for Game 2 vs. Heat Ime Udoka said they're not ruling Al Horford out for Game 2.
MAY 17, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Celtics' Ime Udoka Explains Al Horford's Absence From Game 1 Vs. Heat The Boston Celtics will be shorthanded for Game 1 of the East Finals with Al Horford being ruled out for the contest.
MAY 17, 2022 • NESN.COM
Al Horford enters health and safety protocols; When will Celtics center return vs. Heat? With Al Horford entering the league's health and safety protocols ahead of Game 1, his status for upcoming games in the series is now up in...
MAY 17, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Celtics without Marcus Smart, Al Horford for East finals Game 1 vs. Heat, joining Miami's Lowry as out A potentially seismic shift hit the Eastern Conference finals less than three hours prior to Tuesday night’ s start of Game 1 at FTX Arena,...
MAY 17, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
What Al Horford, Marcus Smart absences mean for Celtics going into Game 1 vs. Heat The Celtics could reportedly be without Al Horford for Game 2 as well.
MAY 17, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Celtics without Marcus Smart, Al Horford for East finals Game 1 vs. Heat, joining Heat's Lowry as out No Marcus Smart, Al Horford for Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat.
MAY 17, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
In protocols, out Game 1 Horford was placed in health and safety protocols and is a late scratch for Tuesday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Heat, Shams Charania of The Athletic repor...
Impact This is a huge loss for the Celtics, and Marcus Smart (foot) will be sidelined as well. It's not clear how long Horford will be out, but his status for Thursday's Game 2 looks to be murky, at best. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that the Celtics are "prepared for the likely scenario" that Horford remains out for Game 2. His absence should push Robert Williams and Daniel Theis into more prominent roles. Williams didn't play in Game 7 of Round 2 against the Bucks despite being listed as available. However, coach Ime Udoka said Williams has no restrictions moving forward.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eastern Conference finals: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics by the numbers
The Heat and Celtics aren't strangers to the Eastern Conference finals. Let's compare the two teams by the numbers.MAY 17, 2022
