Al Horford's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

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%).

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.

Boston Celtics centers Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) and Al Horford (neck) are both marked down on the injury report as questionable for their Monday night contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. Porzingis was unable to play in their last game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday and he has now missed 13 games so far this year, which means he can only miss four more games for the rest of the season to qualify for the regular season awards. Horford, on the other hand, has played in more games despite being almost 10 years older. If they're both unable to suit up, the frontcourt is going to be very thin since Luke Kornet (hamstring) is doubtful. That would open up minutes for Neemias Queta and Oshae Brissett, who would be difficult to trust as streaming options.

The Boston Celtics have not put center Al Horford (rest) on Monday's injury report, which means he will be active against the Dallas Mavericks. Horford has regularly sat out on one end or the other of Boston's back-to-backs and alternated maintenance days with All-Star Kristaps Porzingis (knee), catching a breather during Sunday's 116-107 win over the Houston Rockets while the latter posted a game-high 32 points. With Porzingis hitting the seats on Monday, however, Horford's return becomes even more important for the Celtics. The 37-year-old former All-Star's offensive role is generally limited to spot-up duties, but he has been a reliable presence on the defensive end and remains among the best passing big men in the league. In nine outings without Porzingis in 2023-24, Horford is stuffing the stat sheet for 10.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 2.3 three-pointers, and 1.8 blocks per game.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford won't play on Sunday against the Rockets. The C's will head to Dallas after Sunday's contest, so the veteran will take the night off to rest ahead of Monday's matchup. That said, Horford hasn't been a consistently reliable fantasy option this season. However, his absence could allow Luke Kornet to get more involved. Kornet has averaged 6.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks without Horford in the lineup, so he warrants streaming for those looking to fill the void in their lineup.