Sixers' Al Horford in beginning lineup versus Brooklyn Nets; Norvel Pelle out

Sixers' Al Horford in beginning lineup versus Brooklyn Nets; Norvel Pelle out

NEW YORK — Al Horford began for the Sixers in their 3 p.m. early showing Monday against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center, two days subsequent to spraining his hand. 

In the mean time, two-way focus Norvel Pelle isn't with the group as an approach to protect his time with the Sixers. The hold has one day staying on the greatest number of days (45) the Sixers are permitted to have him in the group in his two-way bargain. The underlying arrangement was to sign him to the 15-man program or discharge him after his 45 days.

Horford sprained his left (non-shooting) turn in Saturday's 90-87 triumph over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Nursery. He began his seventh game at focus while Joel Embiid is sidelined in the wake of tearing a tendon in his left ring finger. 

Horford hurt his hand while being fouled by Reggie Bullock and falling hard on it with 6 minutes, 31 seconds left in the second from last quarter. During a break, Horford shook to and fro on the seat, apparently in torment. His hand was taken a gander at as he strolled on the court after the break. He stayed in the game for a brief period before his planned sub-out.

It was unquestionably awkward," he said after the game. "... In this game, you generally play through wounds. I simply need to ensure I did what I could. We will see where I am at tomorrow and ideally find a workable pace Monday." ​ 

Horford, who as a rule begins at power forward, is averaging 12.5 focuses, 6.6 bounce back and 4.0 helps this season. Pelle is averaging 2.6 focuses, 3.6 bounce back, 1.5 squares and 11.1 minutes in 13 appearances.