Al Horford was scratched from the lineup a few hours before tip-off because of a sore left knee, which he injured last night versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. There hasn't been much information released on the injury, which is most likely a good sign, showing that it's nothing serious. Aron Baynes and Marcus Morris rounded off the starting lineup in Horford's absence.
The Celtics dearly missed their floor-facilitator tonight, and struggled to get any ball-movement going in the first half. Each player in green seemed to have their own agenda in mind when on the floor.