Head coach Ime Udoka spoke before Wednesday night’s game between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic for the first time since Al Horford tested positive for COVID-19, and as expected due to the timing of the announcement, there’s a strong chance that Horford could miss the season opener against the New York Knicks.
#NEBHInjuryReport update: Coach Udoka says “timeline-wise, it’s going to be very close” regarding the availability of Al Horford (Health and Safety Protocols) on Opening Night.
He adds, “We should definitely have Jaylen (Health and Safety Protocols) back by then.