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Horford (toe) is out for Friday's game versus the Hornets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Horford has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to a left toe sprain. With Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) also out, Xavier Tillman and Luke Kornet should receive increased playing time. Horford's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Washington.

Porzingis (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Charlotte, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

The Celtics are exercising caution in the second half of a back-to-back set, and Porzingis will have a chance to rest with the postseason looming. His final chance to return during the regular season will be Sunday against Washington, while Xavier Tillman, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta could see increased run against Charlotte since Porzingis and Al Horford (toe) have both been ruled out.

Holmes (toe) won't play in Friday's game versus the Bulls, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.

Holmes' absence streak will extend to eight games Friday while dealing with a left toe contusion. His final chance to suit up this season is Sunday's matchup with Boston.

Collins (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Collins hasn't played since dropping a 30-point, 11-rebound double-double against the Rockets on March 29. He has only one more chance to suit up this season -- Sunday versus Golden State.

Kessler (nose) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Kessler continues to deal with a nasal fracture and will be unavailable for a fifth consecutive matchup. His final chance to return during the regular season will be Sunday against Golden State.

McGee (illness) isn't listed on Sacramento's injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Suns.

McGee was sidelined for Thursday's loss to the Pelicans due to an illness but will suit up for the second half of Sacramento's back-to-back set. However, the veteran center isn't guaranteed playing time and hasn't played double-digit minutes since Jan. 29.

Boston recalled Queta from the G League's Maine Celtics on Friday, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Queta grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds during Maine's loss to the Oklahoma City Blue during Game 2 of the G League Finals on Thursday. He signed a standard contract with the Celtics on Monday and will join the parent club for the final two games of the regular season this weekend. Over 26 appearances with Boston this year, he's averaged 4.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 11.4 minutes per game. Queta figures to return to the G League club ahead of Game 3 on Monday.

Duren is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks due to low back spasms.

Duren has been plagued by back spasms throughout the campaign, most recently missing three straight games at the end of March due to the issue. If Duren is downgraded to out, James Wiseman would likely start at center.

Vucevic (rest) has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday's game against the Wizards.

The Bulls have already locked in their seed for the Play-In Tournament and are playing in the second half of a back-to-back set Friday, so it isn't very surprising to see the team downgrade Vucevic from questionable to doubtful. Andre Drummond (ankle) has also been ruled out, so Adama Sanogo, Torrey Craig, Javonte Green and Dalen Terry are candidates to see increased run if Vucevic is officially sidelined.

Drummond (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Drummond will be unavailable for a second consecutive game after he sprained his left ankle during Tuesday's matchup against the Knicks. His final chance to suit up during the regular season will be Sunday against New York, and it's unclear whether his injury will impact his availability for the start of postseason play.