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Celtics Injury Update: Key reserve cleared for Pelicans game on Saturday

The Boston Celtics will regain their full rotation strength for their upcoming game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Al Horford, who was sidelined due to a sore toe and missed the previous game against the Hawks, will return to action. Additionally, Jrue Holiday will be available for the second consecutive game after recovering from a sprained AC joint.

However, Boston will still have two absences in their backcourt. Jaden Springer will sit out for the second game in a row due to a sore knee, and two-way point guard JD Davison remains sidelined following a sprained ankle during G-League play earlier in the week.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans will continue to be without star forward Brandon Ingram due to a knee contusion, along with backup point guard Jose Alvarado, who is dealing with a right oblique strain. Dyson Daniels is listed as probable with a left knee injury.

The Celtics anticipate a challenging matchup against the Pelicans, who have climbed to the No. 5 spot in the Western Conference standings with seven wins in their last ten games. The return of key players for Boston marks a significant development as they aim to improve their performance on the road trip, currently standing at 2-2. Additionally, Boston’s magic number to secure homecourt advantage throughout the NBA Playoffs is at four following a loss by the Nuggets on Friday night.