The 6-foot-8 and 250-pound Randle said the crew told him that his stature and strength are why he isn’t getting more calls. “They said because certain contact doesn’t affect me like it affects other players,” Randle said. “Because I am stronger, they miss the calls.” “It pisses me off even more,” Randle said when asked what his reaction is when he hears that. “To be honest with you, because that is not how you officiate the game.”
May 19, 2022 | 7:13 pm EDT Update

Jay King: Ime Udoka said Al Horford “passed all the protocols, passed all the tests.” Said he was “feeling fine from the get go.” “Happy to have him back.”

Tim Bontemps: Erik Spoelstra: “We don’t want to duck any competition.” Said he and the Heat are happy that Marcus Smart and Al Horford are both available again for Boston. Said you never want to see a series like this determined by injury or testing.

Ira Winderman: Max Strus and Gabe Vincent again from questionable to playing.
May 19, 2022 | 6:51 pm EDT Update
Al Horford tested negative for COVID-19 twice before Game 2

Chris Haynes: Boston Celtics center Al Horford tested negative yesterday and twice today, clearing him to play in Game 2 tonight against Miami Heat, league sources tell @YahooSports, @NBAonTNT.
Mark Murphy: Al Horford is in the building.