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Warriors' Horford Nears Return After Scrimmage
11 Apr
Summary
- Al Horford is close to returning from a calf injury.
- He participated in a five-on-five scrimmage on Thursday.
- The Warriors are preparing for a play-in tournament appearance.
Al Horford is nearing a return to the Golden State Warriors lineup after being sidelined for 13 consecutive games with a calf injury. This absence will extend to 14 games as he misses Thursday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Horford has been an integral part of the Warriors' rotation this season, averaging 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 1.7 three-pointers in 21.7 minutes per game.
Despite the team's injury struggles, head coach Steve Kerr provided positive news regarding Horford's recovery. He confirmed that Horford participated in a five-on-five scrimmage on Thursday, marking a significant step forward. Kerr expressed optimism that Horford could be ready for the Warriors' next game.
Golden State, already secured as the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference and heading to the play-in tournament, faces a shorthanded Lakers team. While LeBron James is expected to play, the Lakers are missing key players like Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
