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Al Horford inspires Celtics in 76ers win as teammates rave about veteran While Al Horford has sacrificed his role for the Celtics, he's still a difference-maker.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Al Horford's huge night propels shorthanded Celtics over 76ers for fourth straight win Al Horford had his best game of the season as the shorthanded Celtics beat the 76ers.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Entering first unit Horford will start Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Horford will make his third start of 2023 with Kristaps Porzingis (knee) sidelined). In his other two starts, Horford has logged 36 and 30 minutes. However, he averaged just 5.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Horford (knee) is available for Saturday's game versus the Raptors, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Horford will return to the lineup Saturday after missing the first leg of Boston's back-to-back due to right knee injury management. The veteran big man is averaging 5.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 24.1 minutes across his first seven appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Horford has been ruled out for Friday's game against Brooklyn due to right knee injury management, Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Horford didn't play in both legs of back-to-back sets last season, and he'll be unavailable for the first half of the Celtics' back-to-back Friday. It seems likely that he'll be back in action for Saturday's game against Toronto.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Hoford isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the 76ers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact With Derrick White (personal) returning from his two-game absence, Horford will move back to the bench. Horford is averaging 5.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 19.5 minutes across his four bench appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mediocre in start Horford accumulated eight points (4-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 124-114 victory over the Nets.

Impact Horford moved into the starting lineup with Derrick White (personal reasons) inactive. Logging a season-high 30 minutes, Horford matched his season-high eight points. The 37-year-old shouldn't be expected to deliver more than Saturday's output on a nightly basis.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Al Horford gets questionable technical foul in Celtics win over Nets Al Horford did not get the benefit of the doubt on a dunk against the Nets.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Moves to starting lineup Horford will start Saturday against the Nets with Derrick White (personal) out, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Impact Horford will boost the frontcourt with his presence, although the exact matchups remain to be seen. Horford is averaging 5.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 19.3 minutes per game this season. This will be his first start of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Only plays 11 minutes in rout Horford posted five points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal across 11 minutes during Wednesday's 155-104 home win over the Pacers.

Impact Big Al's services were generally not needed during Wednesday's blow out win. The 37-year-old, who has come off the bench in all four Boston contests, was able to enjoy most of Wednesday's victory from the bench. The Celtics are making an effort to reduce Horford's minutes. The off-season addition of Kristaps Porzingis clearly empowers coach Joe Mazzulla to reduce Horford's time on the court. The C's now travel to Brooklyn for a Saturday night match-up. Should Nets center Nic Claxton (ankle) remain injured, Horford might once again play only minor minutes.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

It's early, but these Celtics appear to be built to contend for Banner 18 if they can stay healthy - The Boston Globe Their core — Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, and Al Horford — is the most talented and well-rou...

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Al Horford addresses his new role off the Celtics bench In a recent interview with Steve Bulpett, Al Horford addressed his new role coming off the Boston Celtics bench.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Plays 26 minutes off bench Horford amassed eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 108-104 win over the Knicks.

Impact Big Al had not come off the bench since his 2019-20 season in Philadelphia. But at 37 years of age and with a star-studded Celtics roster, the timing feels appropriate for Horford to reduce his minutes as a reserve. He still played 26 minutes in the season debut, which led all reserves. Boston has a concerning lack of depth, so it will rely on Horford to be productive. But the Celtics could also repeat last season's policy of resting Horford on the second night of back-to-backs. The Celtics now return to Boston for their home opener Friday night versus the Heat.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will come off bench Horford said he will come off the bench Wednesday against the Knicks, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Horford was rested in the preseason finale this past Thursday, but he's fully healthy entering the regular season. Though Horford has started in every game that he's played each of the past three seasons, he'll move to the bench to begin the 2023-24 campaign with the Celtics bringing in Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday and sending out Marcus Smart in the offseason. The Celtics don't have much frontcourt depth beyond Porzingis, so bringing Horford off the bench makes sense. He's still expected to play a key role for Boston this season, though expect a drop in the 30.5 minutes per game in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Al Horford talks coming off Celtics bench for betterment of team Al Horford came off the bench last time he played in the preseason.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Resting Thursday Horford (rest) didn't travel with the Celtics ahead of Thursday's preseason finale against Charlotte, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Horford suited up for three of the first four preseason matchups this year but will have a chance to rest with just under a week remaining until the start of the regular season. He averaged 7.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in 20.3 minutes per game during the preseason.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Horford will come off the bench for Tuesday's preseason game against the Knicks, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Horford's sixth-man role is emblematic of his role to start the season. Coach Joe Mazzulla noted that all regulars will get extra usage Tuesday, but Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis represent the starting lineup.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Al Horford commends Celtics rookie's work ethic: 'He's about winning' Al Horford gave Jordan Walsh homework before the season started to watch some old-time movies.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

The Al Horford Film Festival: What movies Jordan Walsh watched to fit in with older Celtics Al Horford gave Celtics rookie movie homework he couldn't refuse.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

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OCTOBER 2, 2023 • NBA.COM

Celtics Mailbag: Malcolm Brogdon fallout, 15th man, Al Horford future The Celtics still have one open roster spot for next year

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

From Al Horford's role to zone defense: Changes we could see from Celtics Simply put, swapping Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porziņģis will impact how Boston plays.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Examining How Celtics' Starting Lineup Might Shapeshift This Season At Kristaps Porzingis’ introductory press conference, he told Inside The Celtics of pairing with Robert Williams and Al Horford, respectivel...

AUGUST 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

On this day: Al Horford, Rasheed Wallace sign; Shannon, Ramsey pass On this day, Al Horford and Rasheed Wallace became Celtics, and Earl Shannon and Frank Ramsey left us.

JULY 8, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

How Al Horford's golf outing sparked a Celtics comeback for the ages When the Celtics went down 0-3, Al Horford saw something missing. This is the story of how he brought the team back together.

MAY 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM