Al Horford will not play in the Boston Celtics game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, Nov. 1. The veteran center missed the opening games of back-to-backs last season, and despite Kristaps Porzingis' absence from the rotation, that looks set to continue. Boston will play Charlotte again on Saturday, Nov. 2.
Horford, 38, is averaging 9.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists over his first five games, shooting an impressive 60% from 3-point range on four attempts per game. He's also been providing some reliable defense, as illustrated by his two blocks on Giannis Antetokounmpo during the Celtics 119-108 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, Oct.