The Celtics have been dealt a huge blow, as the team announced that Robert Williams is a late scratch with left knee soreness just 90 minutes prior to Game 4 tip-off.
Williams, who previously missed nearly four weeks with a partially torn meniscus in the same knee, was not listed on the injury report for Sunday or Monday.
#NEBHInjuryReport update:
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 9, 2022
Robert Williams (left knee soreness) - OUT
According to coach Ime Udoka, Williams' knee flared up today, despite not experiencing any pain or soreness after the Celtics' 103-101 Game 3 loss on Saturday.
"It's not unexpected to have this happen after a surgery," Udoka said of Williams' injury during his pregame presser. "It's soreness at times and just a little more irritated today."
Grant Williams is expected to start tonight in Robert's place, as the Celtics look to avoid going down 3-1 series hole. This also opens up minutes for Daniel Theis, who had a huge role in the team's first-round sweep of the Brooklyn Nets.
With Robert Williams out, Al Horford, Grant Williams and Theis will have the tall task of containing Giannis Antetokounmpo -- who's coming off a 42-point performance in Game 3.
While it doesn't appear to be a long-term absence, Udoka noted that Robert Williams should return to the lineup come Game 5 in Boston on Wednesday.
Game 4 is scheduled for 7:30 ET start on TNT.
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