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Al Horford debuts, veteran guard sits in Celtics’ presason finale
After watching the Celtics’ first four preseason games from the bench, Al Horford finally played his first minutes since the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. Horford returned to the starting lineup as Boston closed out its exhibition schedule in Toronto.
Celtics' Al Horford: Starting in preseason debut
Horford missed the majority of the preseason due to rest purposes, though he will replace Neemias Queta in the starting five on Tuesday. Luke Kornet has been a mainstay in the preseason starting lineup, but Horford's return will push Queta and Kornet back to the bench.
Joe Mazzulla reveals plan for Celtics veteran preseason debut
Luke Kornet has started three games this preseason in place of Horford and Mazzulla wouldn’t commit one way or another earlier this week whether Horford would start or remain in a bench role upon his return.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says Al Horford is ramping up with preseason underway
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla gave an update on veteran Al Horford after practice Thursday afternoon. Mazzulla explained that Horford is still "ramping up," but is expected to be more than ready for the start of the season.
While the stars sit, the Celtics remain dominant, and other observations from Sunday’s preseason game
On Sunday, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Luke Kornet, and Xavier Tillman all sat out, giving the end of a roster some extended opportunities.
Al Horford addresses how he feels after making preseason debut
As the Celtics continued their way through the preseason, every member of the regular roster made an appearance except for one big exception. Al Horford hadn’t played in the first four preseason games as the team kept him out of game action.
Al Horford to make preseason debut Oct. 15 vs. Toronto Raptors, per Mazzulla
Fans of the Boston Celtics may have noticed a conspicuous absence on the court with their favorite team so far this preseason in the lack of Al Horford playing time we have seen from the Celtics so far this preseason.
Celtics starter makes massive jump in ESPN rankings after snub
ESPN didn't rank Derrick White as one of their 100 best players last year, which annoyed some of his teammates.
Stan Van Gundy says the Celtics have assembled the best roster he’s ever seen
Stan Van Gundy, who coached in the NBA for almost three decades, said the Celtics probably have the best roster he has ever ...
Jordan Walsh’s breakout was biggest surprise of Celtics preseason
The biggest surprise of this Celtics preseason? The emergence of their youngest player, Jordan Walsh, who looks poised for a ...
Why Celtics look ready to repeat after near-perfect preseason
The Celtics performed well this preseason, going 4-1, and appear more than ready for the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season.
With Kristaps Porzingis injured, and Al Horford not playing, they've made the most of their opportunity so far.
“Our job is to hold it down,” Tillman told NBC Sports Boston’s Abby Chin after the Celtics’ 139-89 demolition of the 76ers on ...
Celtics' Al Horford: Not in uniform Saturday
Horford (rest) is not in uniform and won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Al Horford on how Kornet, Tillman and Queta have improved in preseason
Abby Chin caught up with Al Horford before the Celtics final preseason game to discuss staying healthy, offseason highlights, ...
Six takeaways as Celtics fall short of perfect preseason in loss to Raptors
The Boston Celtics erased a 24-point first-quarter deficit Tuesday night in Toronto but couldn’t complete the comeback, ...