Celtics' Robert Williams remains out for Game 6 vs. Bucks

Posted May 13, 2022 7:00 am

The Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Boston forward/center Robert Williams missed his third straight game with an injured left knee as the Celtics tried to keep their season alive Friday night in Game 6 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Williams had been listed as questionable on the Celtics' injury report. Celtics coach Ume Idoka said at the team's post-shootaround availability Friday that Williams hurt the knee during a collision with Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 3.

'œOnce the swelling went down, we found out he had a bone bruise,'ť Udoka said Friday before the game. 'œThere's a high pain threshold there. It limits his movement when he bends a certain way.'ť

Udoka said he didn't believe this was a long-term issue.

The Bucks lead the Celtics 3-2 in the Eastern Conference semifinal, with the winner set to face the Miami Heat. If needed, Game 7 would be Sunday in Boston.

Bucks forward Khris Middleton was out for a ninth consecutive game with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer didn't offer any indication on whether the three-time All-Star might be available the next time Milwaukee plays after Friday.

'œHe's doing well,'ť Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said before the game. 'œHe's making progress. We're optimistic, but no new update.'ť

Referee Scott Foster was scratched from his assignment because of an illness not related to COVID-19. Eric Lewis and Ben Taylor, the other two scheduled officials, worked with Tre Maddox, with Nick Buchert the alternate.

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Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (44) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) and center Bobby Portis, right, during the second half of Game 2 of an Eastern Conference semifinal in the NBA basketball playoffsTuesday, May 3, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) The Associated Press

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