Celtics' Al Horford: Game-time call Monday

Horford (concussion) is being labeled as a game-time decision for Monday's tilt with the Pelicans, Abby Chin of CSN New England reports.

Analysis:

Horford took part in morning shootaround Monday and went through pregame warmups ahead of the team's previous game Saturday against the Pacers, but the Celtics will wait and see how he responds to a pregame workout before determining if he'll return from a six-game absence. It seems as though Horford is trending toward availability Monday, though the team could err on the side of caution and keep the big man out if he feels winded after the workout. If Horford is cleared to return, he could face some minute limitations, but it's generally expected that he'll take back his starting spot at center if he plays, which would result in Kelly Olynyk or Amir Johnson moving to the bench.