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Tim BontempsESPN
MIAMI — The Celtics introduced Thursday afternoon that Al Horford can be available to play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Heat.
Horford, who abruptly went into the NBA’s well being and security protocols a few hours earlier than Boston’s 118-107 Game 1 loss, was upgraded to uncertain Wednesday night after which was quickly upgraded from questionable to available within the span of about 90 minutes Thursday.
Marcus Smart, who additionally missed Game 1 with a midfoot sprain he suffered in Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks, stays possible to play Thursday night time.
“He’s higher however nonetheless has to check it out pregame,” Celtics coach Ime Udoka mentioned after the group’s shootaround Thursday morning. “But he is possible for tonight. When he goes earlier than the sport, we’ll know from there, however he appeared higher in shootaround in the present day and total we anticipate him to play.”
