Key Player Ruled Out For Celtics-Bucks Game

Horford has played in 31 games (14 starts) and is averaging 7.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 48.7% from the field and 39.7% from the three-point range. 

The Celtics are the first seed in the Eastern Conference with a 29-8 record in their first 37 games. 

They are 8-2 over their last ten games and most recently beat the Minnesota Timberwolves (in overtime) by a score of 127-120. 

In 38 minutes of playing time, Horford had nine points, eight rebounds and five assists while shooting 3/6 from the three-point range. 

Following the Bucks, the Celtics will return home to host the Houston Rockets on Saturday evening in Boston. 

On the road, they are 11-8 in 19 games, while they are a perfect 18-0 at home. 

As for the Bucks, they are the second seed in the Eastern Confernece with a 25-12 record in their first 37 games. 

They are 5-5 over their last ten games and in the middle of a two-game losing streak. 

Most recently, the Bucks lost to the Utah Jazz by a score of 132-116. 

Following the Celtics, they will stay at home to host Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. 

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