Horford, Smart out for Celtics for Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals

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Marcus Smart (above) and Al Horford both out for Game 1. (AP photo)

MIAMI (WLNE) — The Boston Celtics will be out without Al Horford and Marcus Smart for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday night.

Smart will miss the game in Miami due to right mid-foot sprain, while Horford is out due to health and safety protocols. The Celtics did not elaborate further on Horford’s status.

Though not confirmed, if Horford is COVID positive he is likely out for Game 2 Thursday night.

The loss of the two starters is a setback for Boston who face the top seeded Heat.

The Celtics overcame from a 3-2 series deficit against Milwaukee to advance to the conference finals in seven games, while Miami took care of the Sixers in six games.

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