Sick! Marcus Smart and Al Horford are OUT for Game 1 of the ECF

​Here I was, just minding my business, listening to music videos on Youtube while cleaning out my A/C unit before I installed it for the summer.

Took my AC apart to clean it like a MAN (t’s & p’s that I don’t get black mold poisoning) pic.twitter.com/Ruu9glnqX6

— Doz #HireDozo (@DozonLife) May 17, 2022

​Then BAM, terrible news. Two of my fuckin guys/starters for the Boston Celtics, Al Horford AND Marcus Smart, are out for Game 1 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals.

#NEBHInjuryReport update:

Al Horford (Health & Safety Protocols) - OUT
Marcus Smart (right mid-foot sprain) - OUT

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 17, 2022

Not even close to ideal. What the fuck is going on? I thought Marcus was gonna be alright? He carried his own bag onto the plane yesterday. And apparently Al has the vid??? Awesome. I know the NBA protocols reign supreme over state law, but if there's one state that thinks it's above the law it's fucking Deathsantisland. You're allowed to spit on strangers in that swamp and Ronald McFascist will call you a hero. #lovethyneighbor

Under a new Florida law, which will take effect in October, people who protest in front of homes can face jail time and fines. @AP reports: https://t.co/FngoKM3AXO

— The Marshall Project (@MarshallProj) May 17, 2022

This news stinks on ice, but the Celtics have bounced back all year. This is a resilient bunch. They just need to steal one in Miami, and on the bright side, C's ML is +170 (or at least was when I locked it for 1.6u).

I'm capital V worried about Daniel Theis having to play serious minutes, but hopefully, Time's knee holds up, and the Jays can combine for like 84 points.  

At least Al wasn't breaking down a team huddle this afternoon...

Know this, if the Celtics win tonight, they're winning the series. I'm worried, but since these protocols make zero sense...maybe Al will be back soon? 

Ime Udoka said "it's not definite" that Al Horford will miss through Game 2. Cited the protocols being different than earlier this season.

Udoka also said he's "honestly unsure" if any other members are the Celtics are considered close contacts or at risk of missing time.

— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) May 17, 2022

Praying for a false positive! As for tonight's game, Ime just said Derrick White and Grant Williams are starting in place of Marcus and Al. Let's go C's! +170 locked and loaded.