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 similar to the flu, while Horford is taking a rest on Wednesday night. Horford was absent from seven games in December due to soreness in his left knee.
Coach Brad Stevens stated that Terry Rozier will replace Irving in the starting lineup, and Aron Baynes will step in for Horford.
Boston comes in on a four-game winning streak, while the Cavaliers are struggling with 16 losses in their last 17 games, holding the NBA’s poorest record of 9-39.
