Big blow for the Boston Celtics tonight as they prepare for an important Sport 4 towards the Milwaukee Bucks – Robert Williams has been dominated out with left knee soreness.
Rob Williams wasn’t listed on yesterday’s harm report (which solely featured Sam Hauser and his shoulder harm), so it is a newer improvement. Williams beforehand missed 4 weeks with a meniscus tear on this similar left knee, so it is a little bit regarding each for tonight’s recreation in addition to the sequence (and playoffs shifting ahead).
Williams has uncharacteristically been unable to comprise Giannis Antetokounmpo even barely in ISO conditions, so maybe the left knee soreness hampered his motion somewhat bit. That’s simply hypothesis, however prioritizing his knee well being is in the most effective pursuits of the workforce and Williams in each the brief and long run.
This leaves the Celtics looking for solutions on the way to deal with a 2-1 deficit to keep away from taking place 3-1. On the intense facet, Williams hasn’t been the most effective Williams on the workforce to date this sequence as Grant Williams has stepped tremendously on each ends. Significantly along with his protection on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Grant Williams has been reliable and has discovered himself on the ground in crunch time.
Williams’ harm opens up alternative for Daniel Theis to creep again into the rotation. After a tough Sport 1, Theis was faraway from the rotation for Boston’s Sport 2 win. He briefly entered Sport 3, however he’s set as much as have extra prolonged time tonight on the ground. That stated, Ime Udoka will prioritize Grant Williams’ protection on Giannis proper from the tip since he’ll be inserted into the beginning lineup subsequent to Al Horford.
Fortunately, Rob Williams’ harm doesn’t appear to be a long-term downside. Ime Udoka famous that he’s anticipated to play on Wednesday.
Ime Udoka stated Rob Williams’ knee soreness was not sudden after his return from surgical procedure.
Udoka stated that the Celtics anticipate Williams will be capable to play in Sport 5.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) May 9, 2022
The Celtics will tip off towards the Bucks tonight at 7:30 p.m. EST to aim to tie the sequence 2-2 earlier than heading again to Boston for Sport 3.
