Boston Celtics center Al Horford will miss Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons due to a left big toe sprain, according to the team’s injury report.
This is not the first time Horford has missed a game this season due to the injury, but it is considered minor. He is expected to miss just one game.
In Horford’s absence, Luke Kornet is expected to see a bigger workload. Kornet has averaged 3.4 points and 2.9 rebounds in 12.2 minutes per game this season.
The Celtics are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 43-17. They will look to continue their winning ways without Horford on Monday night.
What does this mean for fantasy basketball owners?
If you own Al Horford in fantasy basketball, you will need to find a replacement for him on Monday night. Luke Kornet is the most likely candidate to start in his place, but he is not a very productive fantasy player. You may want to consider picking up another center from the waiver wire.
What does this mean for the Celtics?
The Celtics will be without one of their starting big men on Monday night. However, the injury is considered minor and Horford is expected to miss just one game. The Celtics are a deep team and they should be able to overcome Horford’s absence.
Overall, this is a minor setback for the Celtics. Horford is expected to miss just one game and the team is still in first place in the Eastern Conference.
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