Mazzulla on Al Horford’s stint off the bench: ‘He seems to be the guy that always makes the right play’

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla explained why Al Horford is key for his club’s success regardless of Boston’s starting line up.

The Boston Celtics may be one of the top teams in the NBA this season, but there are still some looming questions surrounding the club. Chief among them, who will be the starting lineup for head coach Joe Mazzulla?

Bringing All-Stars Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to Boston was a major splash by the club’s front office, but it means Mazzulla is left putting together a starting group and rotation to maximize his team’s success and keep peace in the locker room. During Tuesday’s preseason action against the New York Knicks, Mazzulla opted to bring Al Horford off the bench. The coach praised his veteran big man following the game.

“He’s just kind of adjusting to that role,” Mazzulla explained. “Playing with the second unit in this game, I thought he did a great job.”