Kofi Inkoom
Al Horford will sit out Sunday’s match due to rest, also Jrue Holiday won’t be available due to a right elbow sprain, the team announced.
Initially listed questionable, both players are now officially sidelined for this game. Horford is expected back for Monday’s game against Dallas, being the first night of a back-to-back.
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Either Payton Pritchard or Sam Hauser will likely start for Holiday, and the other will have a significant role from the bench. Luke Kornet is set to handle backup center minutes behind Kristaps Porzingis.
The Celtics, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five road games, need a win against the Houston Rockets on the road to revive their winning spirit, especially after falling short to the Denver Nuggets in their recent home game.