Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford will join the starting unit for Wednesday's Game 2 showdown against the New York Knicks. He is taking the starting spot from Kristaps Porzingis. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla will try to shake things up after his team missed a historic 45 three-point shots in Monday's Game 1 loss. Horford will make his fifth start of the postseason. He has averaged 7.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in the role. While Porzingis drops to the bench, he should still have a significant role to play in the contest. Given his struggles this postseason, he may even feel more comfortable as a member of the second unit.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford has been confirmed as Jayson Tatum's (wrist) replacement in the starting lineup for Game 2 against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. He is joining the first unit for the 43rd time this term. During the regular season, Horford averaged 9.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in a starting role. In Game 1, Horford already logged 25 minutes as a reserve, so there should be a good amount of minutes available for the rest of the Celtics bench as well on Wednesday night.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (knee) won't play on Tuesday versus the Knicks. Horford got the start in Sunday's win over the Washington Wizards, amassing an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) questionable, Horford would have been in line to remain in the starting lineup. However, if Porzingis can't suit up, Luke Kornet, who had 13 points and 14 rebounds on Sunday, will be a popular DFS value option.

According to Zack Cox of the Boston Herald, Boston Celtics forward/centerAl Horford(toe) won't play against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. He has been dealing with a left big toe sprain for a while and will need some time off to manage the lingering injury. Boston's frontcourt will also be withoutKristaps Porzingis(illness), leavingLuke Kornet,Neemias Queta, andXavier TillmanSr. as the only options at center. Kornet has more fantasy appeal as he finished 15 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists in Saturday's victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) has been labeled doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the Miami Heat. He has been nursing a left big toe sprain for a while and appears to need to take some time off to manage the injury. Boston's frontcourt may also be without Kristaps Porzingis (illness) on Monday, leaving Luke Kornet, Neemias Queta, and Xavier Tillman Sr. as the only options at center. Kornet is the most appealing from a fantasy perspective, and he was in fine form in his last outing, notching 15 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists in Saturday's win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will be in the lineup on Friday against the Miami Heat. Boston has upgraded his status from probable to available. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out of commission, Horford has recently taken on a heavy workload. He is averaging 15.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.8 steals this month. However, Horford doesn't play back-to-backs, so Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta will likely do the bulk of the work at center on Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets if Porzingis isn't ready to return.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) is expected to play on Friday versus the Miami Heat. Hoford appears likely to play Friday after sitting out Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. Unlike Jayson Tatum (knee) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness), who are both questionable, Horford is probable. For the season, Horford has played in 51 games. He averages 8.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. His shooting percentage is 41.9%. Luke Kornet could be more productive if Horford and Porzingis (who is listed as questionable) can't play.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) won't play on Monday versus Utah. He's listed as out because of a toe sprain. But it's not uncommon for the veteran to miss games, so fantasy managers may see him back on the floor on Wednesday night against OKC. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) ruled out, Horford would have likely handled things underneath the basket. However, Luke Kornet, averaging 10.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks in 10 starts this season, will likely get the start.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford is out for Thursday's game versus the 76ers due to a left big toe sprain,Justin Turpin of WEEI.comreports. Horford is out for the second half of back-to-back games due to the injury. On Monday against the Blazers, the 38-year-old center finished with 12 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two blocks across 21 minutes of work. He's been sitting out one leg of back-to-backs to rest his injured toe. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) also sidelined for the evening, Luke KornetandNeemias Queta will be relied upon to take on extra minutes for the Celtics at center.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (personal) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors. The veteran had only four points in Sunday's win over the New York Knicks. However, with Jrue Holiday (rest) sitting out on Tuesday, Horford will likely enter the starting lineup if he's available, meaning a bounce back performance is possible. He's averaged 9.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 29 starts this season. But if Horford doesn't suit up, either Payton Pritchard or Sam Hauser could fill the hole in the rotation.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will be in the lineup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 38-year-old veteran has skipped a pair of games with a toe sprain. With the Celtics currently healthy, Horford does not have a lot to offer to fantasy managers. He averaged 8.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists for the season. His scoring numbers have even dropped recently due to poor shooting. Horford has shot 40 percent or below in four of his last five appearances.

Boston Celtics forward/centerAl Horford(toe) is unavailable for Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran big man is dealing with a toe sprain and will miss his second consecutive contest. Horford was cleared to play on Monday against the Houston Rockets but was a late scratch. Luke Kornetstarted in place of Horford and finished with 18 points, seven rebounds, and one block. Derrick White(shin) is returning to the lineup, so Kornet might not start this evening.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran big man is battling a toe sprain. Horford was cleared for action on Monday against the Houston Rockets but was a late scratch. This gave Luke Kornet a starting opportunity, and he had a busy night with 18 points, seven rebounds, one block, and one steal. The same could happen against the Bulls' horrible defense. However, Boston will have Derrick White (shin) back in the lineup on Wednesday, so Kornet might not start this time.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will suit up against the Houston Rockets on Monday. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. With Derrick White (shin) unavailable, Horford will likely join the starting lineup for the game. The veteran big man has averaged 9.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while starting this season. However, Horford's scoring touch has been off lately, as he has shot only 25 percent from the field across his past three appearances.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against Houston. The veteran recently logged 19 minutes in Saturday's win over the Dallas Mavericks. However, he's in danger of missing Monday's game because of a left toe sprain. With Derrick White (shin) questionable, Horford may be needed in the starting lineup on Monday night. But if White and Horford are ruled out, Sam Hauser, averaging 10.0 points and 45.7% shooting from deep in seven starts, will likely roll with the first five.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) missed two of the last three games while battling a toe injury, but the veteran big man will be able to play on Thursday as the Celtics visit the Lakers to continue their classic rivalry. Horford has had a reduced role this year, especially since the return of Kristaps Porzingis. Horford has played just 24 minutes per game in his last seven games and chipped in 6.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 0.7 steals per game over that span. He is still a key voice for the team and a key contributor off the bench even though his numbers are a little down. He and Porzingis will both be back in action on Thursday after sitting Wednesday, and the two should take up most of the usage and minutes in the frontcourt, squeezing out Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta, who played big minutes on Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Horford will take a seat on Wednesday which is the front end of a back-to-back set. The hope is that he's back in action on Thursday after resting here. The Celtics will be shorthanded at the center spot with Kristaps Porzingis (illness) also sidelined on Wednesday. That means, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta will see bigger roles in the rotation. Kornet is well worth a look as a streaming choice with the Celtics shorthanded on Wednesday.

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (rest) will sit out of the second half of the team's back-to-back on Friday against the Houston Rockets. The veteran always sits out at least one game of a back-to-back at this stage of his career and he played against the Timberwolves on Thursday. Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is considered questionable but should start if he can suit up. Otherwise, Neemias Queta would be the best streaming option with Luke Kornet as a deeper league streamer. Queta averages 10.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game as a starter.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will suit up for Thursday's battle against Detroit. The veteran missed Saturday's matchup against Memphis with a toe injury, but he's not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game. Horford has started in all but one appearance this season, posting 9.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. With Kristaps Porzingis back in the lineup, he will likely have to come off the bench in most games going forward. However, question marks hang over Jayson Tatum (kneecap) and Sam Hauser (adductor) on Thursday, which might lead to Porzingis and Horford starting together.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (leg) will return to the lineup for Saturday's contest against Memphis. He was kept out of action on Friday versus Milwaukee as Porzingis continues to manage a leg injury. The Latvian big man will be a natural replacement for Al Horford (toe), who will exit the lineup on Saturday. Porzingis only recently made his season debut and has averaged 21.0 points and 7.8 rebounds in 27.3 minutes across four games. He faces a tough matchup on Saturday, as Memphis has shown strong defensive numbers against opposing big men this season.