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MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 09: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics looks on before game five of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at TD Garden on May 09, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
On Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors played the Brooklyn Nets at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Warriors won by a score of 109-106.
Al Horford did not play in the game (and missed his seventh straight).
Golden State Warriors Make Al Horford Announcement
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 13: Al Horford #20 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a three-point shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Chase Center on March 13, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
After their win over the Nets, head coach Steve Kerr revealed that Horford will remain out for Friday’s game (at home) against the Washington Wizards.
ESPN’s Anthony Slater wrote: “Al Horford missed a seventh straight game tonight with a calf strain. Will remain out Friday against the Wizards, per Kerr.”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 10: Al Horford #20 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during their game against the Chicago Bulls at Chase Center on March 10, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Horford is in his first season playing for Golden State.
He is currently averaging 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 42.4% from the field and 36.0% from three-point range in 43 games.
Horford’s NBA Career
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 16: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media after losing to the Golden State Warriors 103-90 in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Horford was the third pick in the 2007 NBA Draft out of Florida.
He has also spent time with the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers and OKC Thunder over 19 seasons as a pro.
The 2024 NBA Champion has career averages of 12.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 50.7% from the field and 37.6% from three-point range in 1,181 games.
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 02: Al Horford #20 of the Golden State Warriors looks at the LA Clippers bench at Chase Center on March 02, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Golden State This Season
GettySALT LAKE CITY, UT – MARCH 9: Head Coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors watches play during the first half of their game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on March 9, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
The Warriors have had a very tough year that has been defined in large part by injuries.
Right now, they are the 10th seed in the Western Conference with a 35-38 record in 73 games.
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to fouling out during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on January 05, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Over their last ten games, the Warriors have gone 3-7 (but they have won two in a row).
At home, they are 20-15 in the 35 games they have played at the Chase Center.
Last season, the Warriors lost in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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