Horford supplied 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt) and three rebounds in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 126-121 Play-In Game victory over the Clippers.
Horford provided the Warriors with some unexpected offense late in the game, helping the team to an incredible come-from-behind victory. In only his third game back since returning from injury. Horford connected on three consecutive three-pointers down the stretch. Coupled with a vintage performance by Draymond Green and another shooting masterclass by Stephen Curry, Golden State will now play Phoenix for the right to face the Thunder in the playoffs.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Not starting Wednesday
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Horford won't start Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Clippers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
The veteran big man got the starting nod with Draymond Green (back) sidelined in Sunday's regular-season finale -- a loss to the Clippers -- though Horford will retreat to the second unit in Wednesday's do-or-die matchup. The 39-year-old averaged 7.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 blocks in 20.6 minutes per game across 32 regular-season appearances off the bench.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Struggles in loss
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Horford amassed five points (2-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 19 minutes during Sunday's 115-110 loss to the Clippers.
Draymond Green (back) should be fine for Tuesday's rematch during the Play-In Tournament, and he will be an upgrade over Horford, who filled in for the feisty veteran. Horford's age is beginning to show, as the 39-year-old lacks the aggressiveness he's shown throughout his NBA career. The Warriors originally had grander plans for him, but the acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis and continued production from Green have limited Horford's production to a trickle.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Starting Sunday
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Horford will start Sunday's game against the Clippers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Horford came off the bench during Friday's game against the Kings, but he will start Sunday. Over his last four completed starts, he has averaged 12.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.0 blocks in 30.8 minutes per contest.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Puts up 10 points in return
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Horford (calf) registered 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two assists and one block in 18 minutes during Friday's 124-118 loss to the Kings.
Just as head coach Steve Kerr had promised heading into Friday's contest, Horford was on a restriction of 15-to-20 minutes and fell right between that range while suiting up for the first time since March 13. Though Horford didn't appear to have any setbacks in his return from the right soleus strain that kept him sidelined for 14 straight games, the Warriors may not have much motivation to aggressively ramp up his workload during Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Clippers. Golden State is already locked into the No. 10 seed and may prefer to preserve Horford's health heading into next week's Western Conference Play-In Tournament.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Limited workload ahead Friday
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Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that Horford (calf) will be limited to around 15-to-20 minutes in Friday's game against Sacramento, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Horford will suit up after missing the Warriors' last 14 games due to a right soleus strain, but given the length of his absence along with the fact that Golden State is locked into the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference, the club will use him with caution. The return of Horford could still cut into the workload of fellow center Charles Bassey (ankle), who logged 30 minutes in the Warriors' 119-103 loss to the Lakers on Thursday.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Absent from injury report
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Horford (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Kings.
The veteran big man is set to return from a month-long absence with a calf strain, so his minutes could be limited Friday. That said, the recent rise in streaming appeal for Charles Bassey (ankle) could take a hit versus the Kings.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Hopeful for Friday return
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Horford (calf) took part in a 5-on-5 scrimmage Thursday, and the Warriors are hopeful he'll play Friday against the Kings, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Horford has already been ruled out for the first game of Golden State's back-to-back Thursday against the Lakers, but the team is optimistic about a Friday return. The veteran will presumably be re-evaluated Friday morning before another update is issued.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Making progress toward return
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Horford (calf) is "making good progress" toward a return and will be re-evaluated "early next week."
Horford has missed the Warriors' last 11 games while tending to a strained right soleus. Although the veteran's return date remains a mystery, he appears to be moving in a positive direction, participating in portions of Saturday's practice. The team indicated he will be re-evaluated "early next week," suggesting there is a chance he will return Tuesday versus Sacramento. With Quinten Post (foot) also sidelined, head coach Steve Kerr will presumably lean on Kristaps Porzingis and Draymond Green to handle most of the work in the middle.
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Warriors' Al Horford: To be re-evaluated in one week
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Horford is making good progress in his recovery from a right soleus strain and will be re-evaluated in one week, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Horford hasn't played since March 13 due to the calf injury and won't return until early April at the earliest. His next opportunity to play will come April 5 against the Rockets. With the veteran big man still on the shelf, Omer Yurtseven and Quinten Post (foot) are candidates for increased burn off the bench.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Out again Friday
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Horford (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Horford is set to sit out his eighth straight game, but the Warriors are expected to release an update on his rehab Friday. Kristaps Porzingis, Draymond Green and Omer Yurtseven will continue to hold down the center spot while Horford is out.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Remaining out vs. Nets
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Horford (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against Brooklyn.
Horford will remain sidelined Wednesday with a right calf strain. Quinten Post (foot) is also out against the Nets, leaving plenty of opportunities for Kristaps Porzingis and Gui Santos in the frontcourt.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Out again Monday
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Horford (calf) won't suit up for Monday's game against Dallas.
Horford was injured during a March 13 loss to the Timberwolves, and he's been unavailable for the Dubs' last five contests. The big man is due to be re-evaluated in coming days, although that doesn't mean he's close to returning. Kristaps Porzingis (back) is listed as probable for Monday's contest, and assuming he's available, he's expected to go a long way toward filling the void created by Horford's absence. Draymond Green and Gui Santos could also continue to see additional opportunities in the frontcourt.
Warriors' Al Horford: Will be re-evaluated in one week
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An MRI confirmed a minor right calf strain for Horford and he will be re-evaluated in one week, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Horford is set to miss at least the next five games, and it's important to note that while he'll be re-evaluated in one week, that doesn't mean he will return at that point. Quinten Post figures to be more involved in the rotation while Horford is sidelined.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Not playing Sunday
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Horford (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Horford strained his right calf during the first quarter of Friday's loss to the Timberwolves. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters after the game that he expects Horford will miss time, per Anthony Slater of ESPN.com. It comes as no surprise seeing Horford scratched for Sunday's lineup, and the veteran big man will likely be sidelined for Monday's game against the Wizards. The Warriors will also be without Draymond Green (back) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) on Sunday, so Golden State's frontcourt depth would be extremely depleted if Quinten Post (ankle) is also unable to play.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Set to miss time with calf strain
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Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said after Friday's 127-117 loss to the Timberwolves that Horford suffered a right calf strain during the contest and is expected to miss time, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports. "With a calf, we're not going to rush him back," Kerr said.
With Draymond Green (back) sitting out Friday, Horford picked up his 12th start of the season but played just five minutes before exiting with 7:05 remaining in the first quarter due to what the Warriors had labeled as right calf tightness. With Kerr confirming that the veteran big man strained his calf, Horford is expected to miss the Warriors' next game Sunday in New York and likely additional contests beyond that. The potential return of Green for Sunday's game could help offset Horford's absence, and Kristaps Porzingis and Quinten Post (ankle) could also move into larger roles in the Golden State frontcourt.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Exits early with tight calf
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Horford won't return to Friday's game against the Timberwolves due to right calf tightness. He finished with three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one rebound in five minutes.
Horford entered the starting five in place of Draymond Green (back) but checked out of the game with just over seven minutes remaining in the first quarter and was ruled out for the rest of the game shortly thereafter. The absences of Green and Horford for the rest of the evening should open up more playing time for Kristaps Porzingis and Quinten Post in the frontcourt. The Warriors will likely send Horford in for further testing before deciding on his availability for Sunday's game against the Knicks, but the veteran big man would appear to be questionable -- at best -- for that contest.
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Warriors' Al Horford: Poor shooting performance
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Horford accumulated 13 points (5-18 FG, 3-10 3Pt), nine rebounds, five assists and four blocks across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 130-124 overtime loss to the Bulls.
The fact that Horford needed 18 shots to score 13 points tells you all you need to know about his shooting performance. That said, the veteran big man still found a way to deliver strong numbers across the board due to his contributions in peripheral categories. He continues to sit out at least one half of back-to-back sets, but Horford's 34 minutes were a season-high mark, and he's played at least 29 minutes in three straight appearances.
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