Celtics' Robert Williams III says 'no pain at all' in knee

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics center Robert Williams III says 'no pain at all' in knee

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Apr 27, 2022 1:22 PM ET

After Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series between the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets was decided on a buzzer-beater , many thought that the best-of-seven set was destined to go the distance. Instead, the Celtics became the only team in the NBA playoffs to complete a first-round sweep, despite missing starting center Robert Williams for the first two contests.

Williams made his return in Game 3, and now appears to be a full-go for the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Robert Williams: "I'm feeling good. Feeling great ... no pain at all. knee is responding well."
— John Karalis (@John_Karalis) April 27, 2022

The Boston big man played 15 minutes in Game 3 and recorded just two points, two rebounds and one block while converting his only field goal attempt. In the Game 4 clincher, Williams finished with three points and five rebounds in 14 minutes, but went just one-for-four from the field and picked up four fouls.

The fourth-year pro posted career highs this season in points (10.0), rebounds (9.6), blocks (2.2), assists (2.0) and minutes per game (29.6), while also shooting a career-best 73.6 percent from the field and 72.2 percent from the free-throw line.

The Celtics will take on the winner of the Milwaukee Bucks-Chicago Bulls series in the next round. The Bucks currently lead that series 3-1 and will look to close out the Bulls on Wednesday night.

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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