The Boston Celtics were forced to take on the Detroit Pistons without the services of veteran big man Al Horford on Monday night. Horford was given the night off to rest, as the Celtics were playing on the second night of a back-to-back set following their impressive 130-104 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday.
Horford, who turned 36 in June, has been a key cog in the Celtics’ starting lineup this season, providing valuable leadership, rebounding, and outside shooting.
The Boston Celtics will be shorthanded when they take on the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, as the team has ruled out veteran big man Al Horford for rest purposes.
Horford, who missed several games earlier this season due to health and safety protocols, is getting a night off after playing 23 minutes in the Celtics’ 130-104 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday. The 36-year-old finished that game with 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists while knocking down a pair of three-pointers.
The Boston Celtics have announced that veteran big man Al Horford will be rested for Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, marking the second consecutive night he’ll be sitting out. The decision comes as no surprise, as the 36-year-old Horford has been carefully managed by the Celtics throughout the season to keep him fresh for the playoffs.
Horford, who has been dealing with a nagging toe injury, played 23 minutes in Sunday’s dominant 144-102 win over the Washington Wizards, contributing 14 points on an efficient 5-of-7 shooting from the field.
