Boston Celtics forward Al Horford didn’t get the chance to stick around to see the end of Friday’s game against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden.

Horford was ejected just 1:21 into the third quarter when he was called for a flagrant two foul on Moritz Wagner. The Celtics were trying to in-bound the basketball in the front court when Horford, trying to shake free of Wagner, aggressively elbowed the Magic forward in the groin area. After a lengthy video review, the referees believed Horford’s transgression fit the category of a flagrant two, which comes with an automatic ejection.

Wagner, who had a brief stint with Boston during the 2020-21 season, was assessed an off-ball foul ball foul on the play.

Horford’s wallet will be a little lighter due to the infraction as well with flagrant two fouls coming with a minimum fine of $2,000.

Horford was playing for the first time since Dec. 4 as he missed five straight games due to health and safety protocols as well as personal reasons.

Horford ended up playing just 16 minutes while scoring six points on 2-for-4 shooting to go along with six rebounds. The veteran also added three blocks.

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