What can we expect from the Horford-Baynes tandem?

BOSTON – If you swung by the Celtics’ practice facility early in the morning recently, there was a good chance you would have found Al Horford and Aron Baynes already there having worked up a good sweat.

The two oldest Celtics (Horford is 32, Baynes 31) are often the first in the gym which only reinforces a Teflon-strong bond that began to take shape last season, their first as teammates.

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And while that familiarity will certainly help going forward, they embark upon a new season with greater expectations than ever.

So, what should fans expect from a Horford-Baynes tandem this season?

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