Al Horford (chest) played in full contact five-on-five situations during Wednesday's practice, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Horford (chest) played in full contact five-on-five situations during Wednesday's practice, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Analysis:

Horford is incrementally increasing his practice load following last season's torn pectoral muscle. After being cleared for two-on-two contact earlier in the week, Horford went through five-on-five activities Wednesday. According to Horford, how his body responds Thursday will help guide his schedule moving forward, but the Hawks' center maintains that he intends on playing during the preseason.