The Boston Celtics are gearing up for an important matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, looking to build on their much-needed win over the Chicago Bulls. The Celtics, who are currently second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 33-15,

Al Horford did play in the Celtics' earlier meeting against the Pelicans. He scored 11 points and pulled down seven rebounds in a 120-119 win on January 12. The Celtics are 6-4 in their last ten games. So, when it comes to the question of if Al Horford is playing tonight vs. the Pelicans, the answer is most likely.

The Celtics will do so with likely better health than vs. the Bulls, and against a dinged up Pels squad that has lost four games straight. This should be an easy win for Boston --