Horford’s status unclear for Game 6

Hawks center Al Horford is officially listed as a ‘game time’ decision for Game 6 Friday night in Miami.

Horford’s sprained right ankle was “better than expected” at Thursday’s practice, according to Hawks coach Mike Woodson. But he said that he would start Solomon Jones if Horford does not play.

“We’ll just see how he feels,” Woodson said. “But it would be ambitious to game plan with Al out there with the starters.”

Horford said the Hawks’ training staff did such quick work on the injury after he landed awkwardly in the second quarter of Game 5 Wednesday, that he felt much better than expected Thursday morning.

“It’s better,” Horford said. “I think I’ll be ready to go Sunday either way.”

The Hawks lead the series 3-2 and can finish the Heat in Game 6. If they do, Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against Cleveland will tip off Sunday at 1 p.m. at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland

If the Hawks lose Game 6, Game 7 against the Heat will be played Sunday at 1 p.m. at Philips Arena.