Irving (illness), Horford (rest) out tonight for Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics will be without starters Kyrie Irving and Al Horford for their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Irving is out due to symptoms resembling the flu and Horford is taking a break on Wednesday night. In December, Horford was absent from seven games due to soreness in his left knee.
Terry Rozier will replace Irving in the starting lineup and Aron Baynes will step in for Horford, according to Coach Brad Stevens.
Boston comes in on a four-game winning streak, while the Cavaliers are struggling, having lost 16 out of their last 17 games. They currently hold the NBA’s worst record at 9-39.
