Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford expects to play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets after dislocating his right pinky finger in the opening game.
Horford expresssed some doubt about his status after Monday’s workout but said Tuesday that the finger was improved and that he planned to be in the starting lineup on Wednesday night.
Teammate Paul Millsap, who has a shoulder injury, practiced Tuesday without a padded compression shirt he has won since missing five games and hopes he won’t need it for Game 2 against the Nets. He made only 2 of 11 shots from the field in Game 1 against Brooklyn.
Horford played the final 5:52 of Monday’s win after injuring the finger. He missed the only two shots he attempted after the injury, which required that his little finger and ring finger be taped together.
Horford had 10 points and 10 rebounds in Game 1. He averaged 15.2 points and 7.2 rebounds during the season.
After Wednesday’s matchup, the best-of-seven series moves to Brooklyn for Games 3 and 4.