Al Horford in, Two Celtics' Centers Out for Pelicans Game

The Celtics, an NBA-leading 35-11, host the Pelicans, 26-20 and seventh in the West, in a Monday night matchup that tips off at 7:30 EST.

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After suffering just their second loss at TD Garden this season, a 115-96 defeat against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Boston Celtics aim to bounce back Monday night when they host the New Orleans Pelicans.

Helping the cause is that Al Horford, initially listed as questionable for the contest due to a left neck sprain, will be in the lineup.

However, Kristaps Porzingis remains out due to the left ankle sprain he sustained in last Thursday's 143-110 win over the Miami Heat. Still, the seven-foot-three center, who got listed as doubtful before being downgraded to out for Saturday's loss, appears to be trending in a positive direction.

Luke Kornet is also listed on Boston's injury report as inactive for Monday's tilt. He's dealing with left hamstring tightness that forced him to exit Saturday's game against the Clippers early.

Before facing the Pelicans, head coach Joe Mazzulla conveyed of Kornet and Porzingis' recoveries, "They both did their own version of a workout today to see how they feel, and I think it'll be a day-to-day thing."

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