After watching the Celtics’ first four preseason games from the bench, Al Horford finally played his first minutes since the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. Horford returned to the starting lineup as Boston closed out its exhibition schedule in Toronto.

Luke Kornet has started three games this preseason in place of Horford and Mazzulla wouldn’t commit one way or another earlier this week whether Horford would start or remain in a bench role upon his return.

Stan Van Gundy, who coached in the NBA for almost three decades, said the Celtics probably have the best roster he has ever seen

The Miami Heat secured another preseason win, edging out the San Antonio Spurs 120-117. With the victory, the Heat improved to a 2-1 record in the preseason. While their current performance might seem encouraging,

Stan Van Gundy once coached the Heat. From the sounds of things, he’s glad he doesn’t these days. Instead, he’s living the high life as a TNT in-game analyst for NBA broadcasts.