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Brown scores 29, Pritchard adds 25 bench points to lead Celtics past Heat 108-89

Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 25 off the bench to lead the Boston Celtics to a 108-89 victory over the Miami Heat

6 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Monday as expected Horford (rest/toe) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact As expected, Horford will take a seat for the second half of Boston's back-to-back set after posting eight points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 30 minutes during Sunday's loss to Cleveland. With Kristaps Porzingis (rest/knee) also out, Neemias Queta, Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman are all candidates fo increased roles.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Horford will start Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact With Jaylen Brown (illness) and Derrick White (foot) unavailable, Horford and Sam Hauser will move into the starting lineup. Across 14 starts this season, Horford has averaged 10.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks in 27.9 minutes per game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Streaking Celtics without starters Jaylen Brown, Derrick White in second matchup against Cavaliers

The Boston Celtics will try to extend the NBA’s current longest winning streak without two of their starters

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets green light Sunday Horford (toe) is available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact The veteran big man has been a mainstay on the injury report, though he'll play through a left toe sprain in Sunday's contest. Horford will likely come off the bench behind Kristaps Porzingis (knee). In his last five outings (four starts), Horford has averaged 11.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 blocks across 29.8 minutes per game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Horford is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers due to a left toe sprain, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Horford came off the bench in the 138-129 win over the Bulls, though he only racked up two points, a rebound and three assists across 25 minutes. His questionable tag could be concerning for the Celtics, as Kristaps Porzingis (foot) is also questionable. If both are out, though, then Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet would be candidates to see more time in the frontcourt.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench role Horford is not in the Celtics' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Horford will come off the bench Friday for the first time this season while Kristaps Porzingis gets the start at center. It's the first time Horford and Porzingis will be available to play together this season, and the former should continue to serve as the Celtics' "six starter" when the latter is sidelined. Through 14 regular-season contests, Horford is averaging 10.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 27.9 minutes per game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No longer on injury report Horford (illness) is not listed on the injury report and will be available for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Horford missed the win over the Clippers on Monday due to an illness, but the veteran big man had enough time to recover. He'll be available for Friday's contest, though it's unclear if he or Kristaps Porzingis will get the start at center.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Boston plays Chicago on 6-game win streak

Boston heads into a matchup with Chicago as winners of six straight games

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kristaps Porzingis scores 16 in season debut, Celtics hit 22 3-pointers in 126-94 win over Clippers

Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and Boston made 22 3-pointers to help the Celtics to run past the Los Angeles Clippers 126-94

NOVEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Downgraded to out Horford (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact As expected, Horford has been downgraded from doubtful to out along with Luke Kornet (hamstring). However, Kristaps Porzingis (foot) is cleared to make his season debut. Horford's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Chicago.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Monday Horford (illness) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Celtics were likely planning on Horford to sit even before this illness. Fortunately for Boston, they are expected to get Kristaps Porzingis (foot) back in the lineup Monday.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gets green light Sunday Horford (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Impact Horford will return to game action after a one-game absence. The veteran big man has averaged 13.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 52.2 percent from the field and 47.1 percent from downtown across 30.6 minutes per game in his last five outings. However, Horford has missed two of the Celtics' last four games.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Minnesota Horford (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves.

Impact Horford is in danger of missing his second straight contest Sunday due to an illness. If the veteran big man is downgraded to out against Minnesota, Neemias Queta will likely draw another start.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday vs. Wizards Horford (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Horford was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness and will miss his second game over the Celtics' last four outings. With the veteran big man out, Neemias Queta will likely draw the start with Luke Kornet seeing an uptick in playing time off the bench.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for season-high 20 on Tuesday Horford provided 20 points (7-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 120-117 win over the Cavaliers.

Impact It was a season high in scoring for the 38-year-old big, and Horford continues to give the Celtics reliable minutes in the frontcourt. He's drained multiple three-pointers in six straight starts, averaging 13.0 points, 6.5 boards, 3.0 threes, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks over that stretch while shooting 50.9 percent from the floor and 45.0 percent (18-for-40) from beyond the arc.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

'We met the challenge': And so did Ageless Al Horford when the Celtics needed him most vs. the Cavaliers - The Boston Globe The Celtics were a far better team with their 38-year-old center on the floor, challenging shots, grabbing key rebounds and knocking down 3-...

NOVEMBER 20 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Celtics beat Cavaliers 120-117, end Cleveland's 15-game win streak to start season

The defending NBA champions held off the league’s hottest team, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Bosto...

NOVEMBER 20

Knocks down five threes vs. Raptors Horford produced 18 points (6-11 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Saturday's 126-123 overtime win over Toronto.

Impact Horford returned to the starting lineup Saturday after sitting Wednesday against the Nets due to rest and a left big toe sprain. The veteran big man isn't a focal point in the Celtics' offense, but with the Raptors' defense honed in on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Horford saw plenty of open looks from beyond the arc and tied a season high with five three-pointers. Horford is averaging 9.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals over 27.0 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum's 3-pointer at the buzzer in OT gives the Celtics a 126-123 victory over the Raptors

Jayson Tatum hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 126-123 in overtime

NOVEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not on injury report Horford (toe) is not on the injury report and will be available for Saturday's game against the Raptors, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Even though Horford missed Wednesday's game against the Nets due to what was listed as a toe injury, it was essentially a rest day for the veteran. As such, his return here shouldn't be surprising. Look for Horford to recover his regular starting role while handling his regular workload Saturday against Toronto. This means the likes of Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet should experience a reduction in their minutes.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Horford (rest) will not play Wednesday against the Nets, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact This was an expected move, as the Celtics are going to exercise caution on the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Horford sidelined, it's likely that Neemias Queta picks up the bulk of the center minutes with Luke Kornet stepping up as well.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Plays through toe issue Horford closed Tuesday's 117-116 loss to the Hawks with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes.

Impact Horford offered very little in terms of tangible production, playing through a toe injury on the first night of a back-to-back set. Given what we know about how the Celtics intend to utilize the veteran, there is a very real chance we see him in street clothes when they face the Nets on Wednesday. While Horford is a key piece for Boston, his role will reduce at some point, when the injured Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) returns to the lineup.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play against Atlanta Horford (toe) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Hawks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Horford has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a left big toe sprain. The veteran big man is averaging 8.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 steals in 28.4 minutes across his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Horford is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks due to a left big toe sprain, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Tuesday is the first half of a back-to-back set, and Horford is expected to miss at least one of those games. When he's sidelined, Neemias Queta, Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman are candidates for increased roles.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE