Impact Williams was initially questionable but will ultimately end up playing for the second game in a row. In his three appearances in the series, he's averaged 11.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 22.3 minutes.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
ROBERT WILLIAMS III #35 - CENTER - PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
10.2 PPG •
6.5 RPG •
1.5 APG
10.2 PPG
6.5 RPG
1.5 APG
Available for Game 5 Williams (knee) is available for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Heat, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Optimism for availability Williams (knee) remains a game-time call but there is optimism regarding his availability for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Heat, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact According to coach Ime Udoka, Williams is feeling better. It's a good sign that he played in Game 4 and was effective, posting 12 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in 19 minutes. His status is still expected to come down to a game-time call, and fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he takes the court.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Feeling better, expected to be GTD Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said Williams (knee) is feeling better and will test things pregame, but he remains questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 in Miami, Keith Smith of Spotra...
Impact Williams sat out Game 3, but he returned to action in Game 4, finishing with 12 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in 19 minutes of action. Udoka restated that the Celtics will continue to handle the center's status on a day-to-day basis for the rest of the playoffs to avoid any potential setbacks following his late-season surgery to address a torn meniscus in his left knee. The Celtics looked like a completely different team with Williams on the floor during Game 4, so his potential availability would be a huge boost. However, Boston has overcome his absence numerous times already during the playoffs thanks to timely performances from Grant Williams and Al Horford.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Listed questionable for Game 5 Williams (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 at Miami.
Impact After sitting out Game 3, Williams was able to return to action in Game 4, finishing with 12 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in 19 minutes of action. Given that the big man has struggled with knee issues for most of the playoffs, the Celtics will probably handle his status on a game-to-game basis. But the team has to be encouraged with how spry Williams looked in the Game 4 blowout win.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heat, Celtics now in a best-of-3 to decide the East title
BackMAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Celtics, Heat in tight series, though games are anything but
The Eastern Conference finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are as close as can be, heading back to Miami all tied up at two wins apieceMAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nearly double-doubles in return Williams closed with 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and two blocks in 19 minutes during Monday's 102-82 victory over the Heat in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Impact Williams was unable to play in Game 3 of the series due to right knee soreness, but he was able to give Boston 19 minutes of court time Monday. The big man made the most of his minutes, finishing one rebound shy of a double-double and swatting two shots while scoring 12 points. Williams has blocked multiple shots in each of the past five games in which he's appeared, but he's also missed five games over that span due to injury. His ability to play in Game 5 could be a key factor in what will be a critical contest for both teams.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics torch Heat early, even series with 102-82 blowout
Jayson Tatum scored 31 points and the Boston Celtics took their turn pounding the Miami Heat earlyMAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good to go for Game 4 Williams (knee) will be available for Monday's Game 4 against Miami, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.
Impact After missing Game 3 with ongoing soreness and discomfort in his surgically repaired knee, Williams will be back in action and return to the starting lineup at center. He was effective in Game 1 against Miami -- 18 points, nine rebounds, three blocks in 28 minutes -- but he finished with only five points and four boards, to go with three blocks, in Game 2.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Likely available for Game 4 Williams (knee) is likely to play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Heat on Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Williams was sidelined for Game 3 due to knee soreness, marking his seventh absence of the playoffs. However, despite officially being listed as questionable, it appears like the talented big man will warm up with the intent on playing in Game 4. Across seven playoff contests, he's averaged 7.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 assists in 21.1 minutes per game.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heat's Herro, Celtics' Smart out for Game 4 of East finals
Celtics point guard and Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart was ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against MiamiMAY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trainer's room busy as Heat, Celtics prepare for Game 4
The Heat were embarrassed in Game 2, losing home-court advantage in their Eastern Conference finals matchup with BostonMAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable for Game 4 Williams (knee) is questionable for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Heat on Monday.
Impact Williams sat out Game 3 after the soreness in his left knee flared up, and his availability remains in question for Monday's contest. The 24-year-old averaged 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in 24.0 minutes over the first two games of the series, and he would provide a major boost for Boston if cleared for Game 4.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Herro and the Heat visit Boston with 2-1 series lead
The Miami Heat visit the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals with a 2-1 lead in the seriesMAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat Alert: Miami beats Boston 109-103 for 2-1 series lead
Bam Adebayo scored 31 points with 10 rebounds to lead Miami to a 109-103 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finalsMAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Celtics' Williams out, Heat's Lowry, Tucker warming up
The Celtics will be without center Robert Williams III will be out for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference finals matchup with the Heat due to soreness and swelling in his left kneeMAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially out for Game 3 Williams (knee) will not play in Saturday's Game 3 against the Heat, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.
Impact As expected, Williams will sit out Saturday after appearing in the first two games of the series. In his absence, Daniel Theis will start alongside Al Horford.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics big man Robert Williams III out for Game 3 vs. Heat due to knee Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams III is out against the Miami Heat in Game 3 due to the knee issue.
MAY 21, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Report: Robert Williams 'expected to be out' for Game 3 against Heat The big man was a late add to the injury report Saturday because of a sore left knee.
MAY 21, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Expected to miss Game 3 Williams (knee) is expected to be out for Saturday's Game 3 against the Heat, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Williams continues to deal with persistent soreness in his knee. He played the first two games of the current series after sitting out the final four games of the matchup against the Bucks. In Williams' presumed absence, Daniel Theis is expected to start.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Saturday Williams is questionable for Saturday's Game 3 against the Heat due to left knee soreness.
Impact Williams started in the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals and averaged 11.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in 24.0 minutes per matchup. However, he's apparently still dealing with knee soreness ahead of Game 3 and will land on the injury report. If he's unavailable Saturday, Al Horford and Daniel Theis should see additional run.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Smart, Robert Williams Earn NBA All-Defensive Team Selections About a month ago, Marcus Smart became the first guard since Gary Payton in the 1995-96 season to become the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Y...
MAY 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Marcus Smart, Robert Williams make All-NBA defensive teams - The Boston Globe Smart, the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, received 99 of a possible 100 first-team votes and 198 points in making his third All-Defensive...
MAY 21, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Marcus Smart, Mikal Bridges top NBA All-Defensive first team
Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics was the leading vote-getter for the All-Defensive first team, with Mikal Bridges of the Phoenix Suns joining him as...MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strong performance in return Williams registered 18 points (6-8 FG, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 118-107 loss to the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conferen...
Impact Williams returned from a four-game absence due to knee soreness and provided his best all-around performance of the playoffs. The talented big man had to leave the contest for a brief stint due to a cramping issue, but he's expected to be good to go for Game 2.
MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
