3 Takeaways from the Boston Celtics 122-116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket past Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies during a game at TD Garden on January 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 18: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket past Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies during a game at TD Garden on January 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 18: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 18, 2019 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 18: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 18, 2019 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Al Horford getting back to normal

Al Horford has been dealing with an ailing knee all season, something he and the Celtics have managed cautiously. It seems as though Horford is getting back to playing like himself. His defense is trending back to where it was a year ago, and his shooting stroke has regained its consistency.

Over the last two games, Horford has scored 42 points and has shot 17-22 from the field. It’ll be no secret if the Celtics finally solve their consistency issue while Horford progresses towards 100 percent health.